Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Pathwell Health•Fairfax, VA

About The Position

The Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides skilled nursing care under the direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor. The role involves assessing clients’ health needs and conditions, implementing and modifying nursing care plans, coordinating care with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare team members, and maintaining complete and accurate medical documentation. The LPN also educates clients and families on home health care procedures and strategies, and may advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. The position is based in Fairfax, Virginia. It requires a current Virginia LPN license, CPR certification, and the ability to meet the role’s physical demands. An associate degree is required; a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited state-approved school is preferred.

Requirements

Associate degree required.
Current and valid Virginia Licensed Practical Nurse license.
One year of LPN experience.
Current CPR certification required.
Driver’s license, car insurance, and car registration.
Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport and establish trust with clients.
Computer literacy.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent written and communication skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including lifting 50 pounds for transfers.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, as described in the physical demands section.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited state-approved school of nursing preferred.
Home health care experience.
Bilingual Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled nursing care under the direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor.
Complete evaluation tasks, including taking vital signs and reviewing medications.
Coordinate with physicians, therapists, and other individuals involved in the client’s care plan.
Assess and chart observations of the client’s condition at each visit.
Maintain complete and accurate documentation of nursing care.
Work collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team.
Educate clients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies.
Record patients’ medical information and vital signs.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions.
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions.
Monitor aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including their home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems.
Perform other duties as assigned.