LPN-Intake Assistant Full time at Georgia Home Health Services

Georgia Home Health Services in Valdosta, GA is seeking LPN - Intake Assistant with a passion for providing exceptional care.

Our Commitment:

Our commitment to our employees is the foundation of our excellence in clinical care. We firmly believe in the ethic of hiring the best people we can and keeping them happy. We do this because we believe that the quality of the work environment translates to the bedside.

JOB SUMMARY:

A qualified Licensed Practical Nurse assists with intake of referrals
and orders. It requires good communication skills and ability to multitask in a fast paced setting. They will perform a wide variety of services and assists the nursing supervisors as needed. 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of a state approved school of practical (vocational) nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing, preferred.
• Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Assists with intake process
• Assists with audits of charts
• Implements the nursing care plan for each patient.
• Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned.
• Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.
• Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and RN reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.
• Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home.
• Evaluates with registered nurse the effectiveness of the LPN's nursing service to the patient and family under the guidance of the registered nurse.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments and care of patient.
• Participates in medical record audit as assigned.
• Attends staff meetings, patient care conferences and in-services as scheduled.
• Is responsible for:
• Submitting any changes in schedule to Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor on a daily basis.
• Participating in patient care conferences to discuss the need for involvement of other members of the health team, such as physical therapist or speech language pathologist.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Prepares equipment and materials for treatments.
• Assists with intake of referrals and inputting information in to the system.

Georgia Home Health Services is an equal opportunity provider.  Please apply directly thru Monster or email resume carenb@gahhs.com