Licensed Practical Nurse: Home Health - South Fulton, GA

About the role

Visiting Nurse Health System (Visiting Nurse) is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Home Health team. We are looking for a skilled nurse who is also a calm, compassionate, and empathetic presence, caring for our patients. This role is not just about nursing; it's about being a significant part of our patients’ care, representing Visiting Nurse's values of Respect and Integrity, Excellence, Stewardship, and Care. We're seeking an LPN who believes nursing is a calling in their life, understands the importance of patient care, and ensures every patient is treated with dignity, comfort, and care. We are seeking an individual willing to work Monday through Friday across the South Fulton area. This is a non‑exempt position. Our corporate office is located in Dunwoody, GA 30346; however, this position is headquartered out of our Hartsfield office, near the airport. Serving the Atlanta Area for over 78 years, Visiting Nurse is a leading provider of home healthcare, long‑term care at home, hospice, and palliative care services, helping patients and their loved ones receive care at home following an illness, surgery, or hospital stay. Our vision is to be the first choice for patients, families, payers, and other healthcare providers when they need home healthcare services. To achieve patient and employee satisfaction scores and clinical outcomes within the top 10 percent of all home healthcare providers in the U.S. To continue to invest in our strong community partnerships, coordinated care solutions, top‑performing workforce, and innovative technologies to improve affordability throughout the healthcare continuum. To be a financially strong organization where healthcare professionals prefer to work. For more information about Visiting Nurse, please visit vnhs.org.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care, emotional support, patient and family education regarding disease process, self‑care techniques, prevention strategies, clinical nursing observations, and documentation for Home Health patients.
• Provide nursing services as ordered by the physician and under the direction of the RN.
• Report subjective and objective patient findings to the RN.
• Under the direction of the RN, obtain the physician’s orders and ensure orders exist for each visit made.
• Provide necessary skills to report changes appropriately; document pertinent information and care rendered to the patient to ensure continuity of care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of infection control standards and techniques as per VNHS policy and procedures, and consistently practice these techniques.

Qualifications

• LPN graduate from an accredited school of nursing or program.
• Completion of an IV training program or certification in IV therapy.
• Experience in advanced wound therapies.
• Current license by the Georgia State Board of Nursing.
• Minimum of one to two (1‑2) years’ experience in a Medicare‑certified home health agency (preferred).
• Minimum of two (2) years as an LPN.
• Current valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and a reliable vehicle.
• Willing to work in the College Park, East Point, Hapeville & Fairburn area.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount
• Flexible Schedule
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• PTO and 9 Holidays
• 403(b) with company match

Pay

$62,338 – $93,507 annual

Schedule

Monday through Friday