Home Health Field LVN/LPN
About The Position
The Home Health Field LVN/LPN delivers nursing care to patients in their homes, supporting comfort, safety, and management of health conditions. The role includes assessing patient health status, administering medications, providing wound care, and collaborating with physicians, therapists, and family members. The LVN/LPN assists with individualized care plans that promote patient independence and well-being, and educates patients and caregivers about treatment protocols and health maintenance. The position supports patient recovery and chronic disease management in a home setting. Under the direction of an RN, the LVN assists in identifying patient physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs, participates in planning and implementing care according to the plan of care, and helps ensure continuity and quality of care. The LVN communicates with patients, families, team members, and other healthcare professionals, monitors assigned cases for third-party payer compliance, and promotes agency philosophy and administrative policies.
Requirements
- Current LVN license.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Valid auto insurance.
- CPR certification.
Nice To Haves
- HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying patients’ physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs, as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, team reports, and evaluations.
- Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN and in accordance with the plan of care.
- Apply infection-control concepts and standard precautions when coordinating or performing patient-care activities to prevent contamination and disease transmission.
- Assure continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.
- Communicate effectively with patients and families, team members, and other healthcare professionals, as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations.
- Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with third-party payer requirements.
- Promote agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
- Assess patient health status, administer medications, and provide wound care.
- Educate patients and caregivers on treatment protocols and health maintenance.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k): eligible after 3 months of service; the plan is 100% vested immediately, and Choice Health At Home contributes 100% of the first 3% contributed each pay period
- Health Savings Account
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
