Licensed Practical Nurse

About the Role

Traditional Home Health Care is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for hospice care in Pennsylvania. The office is located in Dunmore, PA, and LPNs see patients in their homes across Tunkhannock, Hallstead, South Gibson, Montrose, and Clarks Summit, PA. The organization is an industry leader with a CMS 4.5 Star rating in Northeast Pennsylvania and is known for treating employees with excellence, keeping case loads within a sensible geographic territory, and giving each patient the time and attention they deserve.

Job Locations

• Tunkhannock, PA
• Hallstead, PA
• South Gibson, PA
• Montrose, PA
• Clarks Summit, PA

Office location: Dunmore, PA.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status and follow the plan of care in collaboration with the physician, nursing supervisor, patient, and family members.
• Administer patient care, manage and evaluate the care plan, and teach the patient in accordance with physician orders.
• Report patient status changes, care, and progress to the physician and nursing supervisor on a continuous basis.
• Revise the plan of care in consultation with the physician.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit documentation in a timely and accurate manner, including all interactions with patients, case conferences, medication changes, time points, and changes to the plan of care.
• Act as a liaison and maintain contact with patients, therapists, nursing supervisors, and other members of the health care team.
• Inform patients of other available services and make referrals to community resources as needed.

Requirements

• Current license as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in Pennsylvania.
• Current driver's license.
• Ability to travel to case assignments.
• Excellent assessment skills, documentation skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage time effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Acute care and/or home health experience is preferred.

Why Choose Traditional Home Health

• Full Time / Part Time / Per Diem hours
• Supportive team and environment
• Health benefits offered
• Paid time off
• Easy-to-use electronic documentation — training provided
• Orientation and in-the-field training
• Weekly pay
• Competitive rates
• 401k options
• Mileage reimbursement
• Continuous education
• Growing company with long-standing employee retention and career stability
• Assignments close to home
• 24/7 support for you and your patients

About the Organization

Traditional Home Health Care is a leader in the healthcare field providing skilled nursing and aide services along with state-of-the-art educational programs that have proven results. Their goals are to restore the patient's health and increase patient confidence in their own abilities so that they may lead healthier and more productive lives.