Under the supervision of a professional registered nurse and within Home Health Care and departmental policies and procedures performs a variety of activities to provide nursing care to patients.

Responsibilities:
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIIES:
Collaborates with the professional registered nurse and assesses patient response to treatment. Provides input into the development of the nursing care plan and support and reinforces teaching done by the registered nurse. Documents data collection and observations in the medical record.

Collaborates with the professional registered nurse in implementation of the plan of care in preparation for and completion of discharge including referrals and discharge instructions.

Receives assignments and takes directions from the charge nurse assistant clinical manager manager or designee. Reports pertinent changes in patient conditions to a registered nurse at the time they occur.

Performs related routine duties as prescribed in the Nurse Practice Act of the state of Rhode Island.

Maintains quality assurance safety environmental and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies procedures and objectives.

Performs other duties as necessary.

Advanced knowledge in field of practice

Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the home health care setting

Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department

Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitationMaintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.

Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential informationUnderstand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures

Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Purple Shield Medical's policy and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:

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  Attended an accredited LPN program
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred or home heath care experience
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Prolonged standing and walking. Exposed to all patient elements. May be required to lift/turn patients and equipment. Repeated bending squatting stooping.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:
Performs related routine duties as prescribed in the Nurse Practice Act of the state of Rhode Island and in conjunction within the Home Health Care and Department of Nursing policies and procedures. Plans and organizes priorities for effective patient care within the scope of existing departmental policies generally refers specific problems to supervisor where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
None.