Home Health License Practical Nurse
About The Position
OPTIMAL CARE IS WHERE YOUR DEDICATION MEETS A REWARDING CAREER. As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care. We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care. What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work. The Home Health Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) is responsible for delivering direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role involves implementing the established plan of care, administering treatments and medications as prescribed, and supporting patients and families. The LPN/LVN collaborates closely with interdisciplinary team members to promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life, and to ensure that patient care outcomes are met in accordance with home health standards and regulatory guidelines.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program
- Current state license as an LPN/LVN
- 1+ years experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting
- Demonstrates the ability work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Solid clinical judgement and the ability to follow care plans accurately
- Calm, compassionate demeanor
- Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage
Nice To Haves
- Experience in home health or hospice preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care as defined in the State of Nursing Practice Act
- Implements plan of care indicated by the clinician
- Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care
- Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care
- Participates in coordination of home care services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, SLP) to the case manager or Clinical Supervisor
- Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently
- Participates in personal and professional growth and development
- Performs other duties as assigned by the case manager or supervisor
Benefits
- Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company Vehicle Program
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Mentorship Culture
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Cutting Edge Technology
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
