Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health

About the role

Provide basic skilled nursing care to home health patients under RN supervision, through proficient application of the nursing process. This is a full-time, first-shift position serving patients in Fulton and DeKalb Counties through PruittHealth @ Home. The role uses a Pay Per Point compensation model that assigns higher point values to visits requiring greater effort, tying compensation directly to the work performed and time spent outside of a visit.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care and interventions to home health patients, according to state and industry best practices.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of home care and competency in nursing for specific patient care skills required for the provision of patient care.
• Monitor, document, and report progress of patients' health and condition using required documents via clinician preferred technology, and within established timelines.
• Communicate with RN supervisors and the patient care team (as appropriate) of any changes noted during care.
• Complete documentation timely, accurately, and at the point of care, according to industry standards (e.g., ABNs, subsequent visits, physician orders, care coordination).
• Meet agency productivity standards and utilize time and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Participate in center/agency surveys (Licensure/Joint Commission), mandatory in-services, case conferences, staff meetings, and programs (e.g., Performance Improvement Program) as required.
• Follow established safety regulations and procedures and report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards, as necessary.
• Maintain current license, certification, and clinical records to meet federal, state, and agency regulations and guidelines.
• Be self-directed, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.

Minimum Education Required

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or a graduate of an accredited/approved LPN program.

Minimum Experience Required

Minimum of one (1) year of practical nursing experience.

Licensure/Certification Required By Law

• Current and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in state of practice.
• Valid driver's license.
• Reliable transportation.
• Liability insurance to complete home visits.
• Current CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous home health/hospice experience preferred, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Acute care experience with adult and aging populations.

Benefits

• Top-of-the-market pay structures with unlimited income potential.
• Progressive benefit plan.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Opportunity for career growth.
• Additional pay incentives.
• Flexible schedules.