Nurses General Nursing
Published Feb 27, 2015
pn5437
29 Posts
Hi all,
I have an interview with a great company but I am very very nervous-I have been an LPN for 5 years (mostly ltc but have also worked hospice as well). I'm currently in school and am leaving my current job because I was told it was part time but it really isnt. I loved the job but with school it was too much. Anyway, the agency knows i'm in school and is known for working around your schedule. I also have several good friends who work for them and love it.
My question is-shouldn't field supervisors be RN's? I just can't see how I could 'train' an RN on the field. It should be the other way around! Has anyone here worked a position like this as an LPN or know of someone who has??
Thanks!!!
Libby1987
3,726 Posts
I don't think so but maybe it varies by state. Are you referring to Medicare certified home health care?
JustBeachyNurse, LPN
13,957 Posts
In my area no. Field supervisors need to be able to supervise all nurses RN & LPN plus CHHA if applicable. Only RNs can supervise CHHA. Only RNs can do initial assessment/start of care and set up an initial plan of care. Especially if Medicare/Medicaid billing is involved