Home Health LPN

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in their homes; including treatments, diagnostic procedures, and patient education based on the plan of care and physician’s orders
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
• Monitor patients' vital signs and report any changes to the physician
• Fulfill duties as outlined in the patients' care plans and suggest any changes needed to the supervisor and physician
• Observe signs and symptoms, reactions to treatment, drug response/interactions, and changes in the patient’s condition; with appropriate follow-up in care and reporting to supervisor or physician as needed
• Helps coordinate care, as needed with patient/responsible party, physician, other disciplines, and or internal and external resources
• Communicate with patients' families and caregivers
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient care
• Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings
• Participates in learning and job-enhancement activities as directed by the supervisor
• Participate in On-Call rotation

Requirements

• Current LPN license in the state of North Carolina
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in home health or a related field
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Great technology skills (use iPad/Laptop to record visit notes)
• Strong commitment to patient care
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive Pay
• 401K

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Work Location

On the Road; ALF/SNF; Client's home