Licensed Practical Nurse Homecare
About The Position
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our homecare team. In this role, you will perform a variety of delegated nursing tasks and provide essential patient care within your Scope of Practice, under the guidance of registered nurses, licensed physicians, and other healthcare professionals. Your expertise and dedication will help ensure quality care and comfort for patients in the home setting. What does it mean to be a part of our Homecare team? Home is more than just a place—it's where families gather, milestones are celebrated, and healing happens. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in homecare, you will have the privilege of delivering compassionate, skilled care that allows patients to remain where they feel most comfortable—at home. At Intermountain Health , we bring quality, excellence, and warmth to every home we serve, ensuring patients receive essential care in a familiar and supportive environment. In this exciting role, you will enhance your clinical expertise, build meaningful connections, and make a lasting impact in a setting that is both unique and deeply rewarding.
Requirements
- Current LPN License in the state of practice.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for healthcare providers.
- LPNs hired into hospital departments (excluding long-term care or behavioral health settings) must enroll and complete their RN within four years .
- Approved IV Certification , as required by facility.
- Clean driving record , as required by facility.
- Ability to connect to the company’s online database twice daily , as required by facility.
Responsibilities
- Supports the admission and check-in process , assisting patients and their families in understanding routines, rights, and the care setting. Helps complete necessary forms and documentation.
- Collects and records essential assessment data, including vital signs, height and weight, medication history, and billing details .
- Identifies and responds appropriately to patient pain or discomfort .
- Assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) to promote comfort and independence.
- Prepares patients for medical or surgical interventions .
- Performs interventions within the LPN Scope of Practice .
- Supports physicians and licensed independent practitioners with treatments and procedures .
- Obtains and tracks laboratory specimens (e.g., venipunctures, stool, urine) for analysis.
- Prepares, administers, and manages medications (oral, IM, SQ, rectal, intradermal) in accordance with protocols.
- Helps maintain supplies and ensures proper stocking and organization .
- Continuously assesses patient needs, reads labels, operates monitors, and identifies equipment and supplies
- Engages in frequent interactions with care providers, patients, and visitors—ensuring clear verbal communication and rapid response to alarms, concerns, and urgent situations.
- Utilizes fine motor skills to handle delicate medical equipment, including frequent computer use for documentation, medication preparation, and accessing patient information.
- Performs patient transfers using full range of motion, retrieves and carries supplies and equipment, including heavy items.
- Assists with ambulation, transport, and distribution of supplies and equipment, including pushing/pulling gurneys and portable medical devices in busy healthcare environments.
- May be required to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
- Operates a vehicle safely while navigating traffic, reading signs, and transporting essential materials or personnel as needed.
Benefits
- We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
- Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion .
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
