Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Kettering Home Care • Kettering, OH

1d • Remote

About The Position

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY. Agency: Kettering Home Care Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:15AM - 5:00PM with on-call requirements HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Care and compassion are at the heart of what you'll do as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care and producing positive outcomes for your patient population. You'll provide home-based nursing care for patients as directed by the attending physician and by following the order sets and goals created by the Case Manager. Interacting with patients' families while caring for your patients and experiencing the rewarding privilege to be part of every step of their recovery journey. Home care provides context and real-world perspective about what will really help patients restore their health.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current license in the state of employment.
• Minimum one-year experience as a LPN in an acute care setting.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver.
• Capable of all physical demands.

Nice To Haves

• Home care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care as ordered by the attending physician and observe and monitor patient conditions and notify case manager of any changes in the patient’s condition.
• Administer medication as prescribed by the physician and help decrease re-hospitalizations by educating the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions.
• Educate the patient and family on the disease process using teach back methods to ensure patient and family understanding.
• Completes all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
• Understand and follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and communicate changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisors.
• Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• 401k
• company paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Guaranteed base hourly rate plus a generous uncapped bonus structure
• Additional bonus opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees