Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

About the role

Be part of a something special, where nurses are valued, management backs you and you’re empowered to be a patient’s advocate. At Interim HealthCare®, we are passionate about home care and value excellence in reputation. Our Interim Family are top tier caregivers whose goals are to keep patients independent as long as possible by providing compassionate and excellent care.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based care to patients with illnesses, injuries and chronic diseases—often after discharge from a hospital, rehab, or nursing facility—under the supervision of an RN
• Work with a team of physicians, RNs, CNAs and aides to deliver quality patient care
• Take patient vitals, do assessments, document progress and report changes to RN supervisor
• Assist RN in carrying out patient’s plan of care and teaching patient self-care techniques
• Educate family on the patient’s plan of care, medication and home safety
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and plan for discharge

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program and active LPN license in South Dakota
• Minimum of 1 year of LPN experience, ideally in home healthcare (preferred)
• CPR certification
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Clinical proficiency in nursing, strong communication skills and compassion

Benefits

• $24-$31 per hour
• 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
• Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Health Insurance
• Paid Travel