Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health
Job Purpose
Provide basic skilled nursing care under RN supervision, through proficient application of nursing process.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides basic nursing care and interventions to home health patients, according to state and industry best practices.
- Demonstrates basic knowledge of home care and competency in nursing for specific patient care skills, required for the provision of patient care.
- Maintains current license, certification, and clinical records to meet federal, state and agency regulations and guidelines.
- Communicates with RN supervisors and patient care team (as appropriate) of any changes noted during care.
- Completes documentation timely, accurately, and at the point of care, according to industry standards (e.g., ABN’s, subsequent visits, physician orders, care coordination, etc.).
- Maintains current license, certification, and clinical records to meet federal, state and agency regulations and guidelines.
- Participates in center/agency surveys (Licensure/Joint Commission), mandatory in-services, case conferences, staff meetings, and programs (e.g., Performance Improvement Program) as required.
- Follows established safety regulations and procedures and reports job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards, as necessary.
- Maintains current license, certification, and clinical records to meet federal, state and agency regulations and guidelines.
- Maintains current license, certification, and clinical records to meet federal, state and agency regulations and guidelines.
- Participates in center/agency surveys (Licensure/Joint Commission), mandatory in-services, case conferences, staff meetings, and programs (e.g., Performance Improvement Program) as required.
- Participates in center/agency surveys (Licensure/Joint Commission), mandatory in-services, case conferences, staff meetings, and programs (e.g., Performance Improvement Program) as required.
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
New Pay Per Point Model – Top pay in the industry
Compensation Plan for our clinicians is top of market and pays higher for visits that require greater effort.
Pays directly tied to the work you perform, and time spent outside of a visit.
Top-of-the-market pay structures with unlimited income potential.
Progressive benefit plan.
Mileage reimbursement.
Opportunity for career growth.
Additional pay incentives.
Flexible schedules.
Great team environment that reflects our commitment to caring for our 16,000 partners.