LPN

About the role

Visiting Nurse Health System (Visiting Nurse) has served the Atlanta area for over 78 years as 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.

The organization's 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 investing in strong community partnerships, coordinated care solutions, a top-performing workforce, and innovative technologies to improve affordability throughout the healthcare continuum; and to be a financially strong organization where healthcare professionals prefer to work.

This position is headquartered out of the Marietta office, with the corporate office located in Dunwoody, GA 30346. The role covers Fulton County, Southwest Atlanta, and Grant Park.

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 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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
• 403b with company match

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• Non-exempt position