POSITION SUMMARY Provides direct patient care and related support to medically fragile clients and their families under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse or supervising licensed therapist, and within the realm of accepted standards of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse as stated in the Nurse Practice Act for the state of practice. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient • Implementation and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any) and caregiver(s) • Providing services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care • Patient, caregiver, and family counseling • Patient and caregiver education • Preparing clinical notes • Communication with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care • Coordination with known external agencies providing care and services to the same patient • Participation in the agency’s QAPI program • Participation in agency-sponsored in-service training • Provides assistance in the implementation of the plan of care • Assuring that patient needs are continually assessed • Ensures delivery of services is maintained in accordance with physician orders and with client consent • Observes, records and reports reaction to treatment and any changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel and/or physician • Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives • Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control measures • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by Clinical Manager/Administrator • Participation in regular on-call rotation as directed by the Administrator Requirements JOB REQUIREMENTS • Reliable transportation and working telephone as required by the nature of the position. • Age: Must be a minimum of 21 years of age Education/Licensure/Experience • Graduation from an approved School of Practical/Vocational Nursing and current state Licensed Practical Nurse license. • Prefer one (1) year work experience as a practical/vocational nurse in a hospital. Prefer six (6) months Home Health experience.