LPN

South County Health is an independent, non-profit healthcare system offering a comprehensive range of advanced inpatient, outpatient and home health services. Accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC), SCH is made up of South County Hospital, South County Home Health, and South County Medical Group. South County Health has received numerous distinctions for patient care and safety over the years, which have included a 5-star rating on HCAHPS scores, a 5-star rating by CMS for overall hospital quality, and A’s for hospital quality and patient safety by The Leapfrog Group. Having celebrated over 100 years of service to southern Rhode Island, South County Health offers an exceptional opportunity to provide our patients with the best care possible while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. We offer competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package which includes, health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 403b, PTO, and a broad range of career development benefits and opportunities.

Job Summary

The LPN is knowledgeable of patient’s home health care plan and delivers nursing interventions, treatments, and education to the patient under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The LPN communicates patient status to other IDT members to ensure that appropriate medical care or care plan changes are appropriate and timely.

Core Duties:

• The interventions, treatments, and patient education are delivered in accordance with medical orders, standards of care, safety practices, patient informed consent and geared towards the patient’s comprehension level.

• The patient’s satisfaction with and response to treatment are identified when delivering the treatment plan and is communicated to the supervising registered nurse.

• Team communication and documentation occur within agency timeframes and guidelines, is available to all appropriate members of the patient service team and is reflective of the patient status, needs, goals, and plan.

• Provider orders are current and consistent with the plan of care and documented in the medical record.

• Communicates patient information and change in status to provider as appropriate.

• Nursing services are delivered to meet patient satisfaction goals.

• Participates in quality activities to improve service and operation to achieve organizational outcomes.

• Work is completed in accordance with productivity standards.

• Work is completed within reimbursement source guidelines for efficiency and fiscal responsibility.

• Adheres to scheduling guidelines to meet patient and agency needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited professional licensed practical nurse (LPN) program

Required Certifications, Licensure:

• Current license in the State of Rhode Island as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

• Current AHA CPR certification

• Valid state issued driver’s license

• Proof of current liability car insurance

Preferred Qualifications/Additional Skills:

• Minimum two years direct patient care experience

Pay starting at: $26.49