Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health

• Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to delegation by the RN, physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines
• Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into nursing visits
• Communicates significant findings, problems and changes in condition or environment to the RN Case Manager, the physician, clinical supervisor, and/or other personnel involved with patient care
• Reports unsafe conditions
• Implements the plan for patient safety, using the patient, family, and community resources
• Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques
• Suggests revisions to the plan of care
• Provides those services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician
• Collaborate with the RN Case Manager
• Documents medication regimen and updates medication profile
• Treats patients and caregivers in the highest and most effective manner
• Implement all available actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits
• Provides positive, supportive communication to physicians, patients, families, visitors, and agency personnel

• Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, or Associate School of Nursing
• Current State License as a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse
• 1 year of experience in a clinical care setting
• Valid driver’s license and insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasks

Experience in a hospice or home health environment is preferred

• Work in a collaborative environment
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement