Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
As a CenterWell Home Health nurse, the Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse reports to the Clinical Manager and provides personalized, one-on-one skilled nursing care to patients in their homes under the direction of a registered nurse. The role supports patients in regaining independence and recovering at home, working with physicians, clinicians, patients, and families to implement individualized care plans. The nurse educates patients and families about disease management, treatment options, and self-care; documents patient visits, interventions, and outcomes; communicates promptly with patients, physicians, clinical managers, and other healthcare team members about needs and changes in status; and participates in care coordination and discharge planning. This is a patient-facing role subject to Humana's TB screening program and driver safety program.
Requirements
- Current nursing license in the practicing state.
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
- Current CPR certification.
- One year of experience as an LPN/LVN in a clinical setting.
- Maintain personal vehicle liability insurance in accordance with the residing state's minimum required limits, or the stated $25,000 bodily injury per person, $25,000 bodily injury per event, and $10,000 property damage limits, whichever is higher.
- Must complete TB screening if selected for the patient-facing role.
Nice To Haves
- Nursing experience in a Home Health or Hospice setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes under the direction of an RN.
- Implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the patient, family, and healthcare team.
- Educate patients and their families on disease management, treatment options, and self-care techniques.
- Maintain accurate records of patient care, including documentation of patient visits, interventions, and outcomes.
- Promptly maintain contact with patients, physicians, clinical managers, and other healthcare team members regarding patient or family needs and changes in status.
- Participate in care coordination activities and discharge planning.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid time off
- Company and personal holidays
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Other benefit opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
