Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN, Home Health $5000 Bonus

AccentCare, Inc.•Exton, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), also referred to as an LVN, provides direct patient care in a home health setting under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). The role serves pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and surrounding areas. The nurse observes and documents patients’ medical progress and changes in nursing status, follows the physician-prescribed treatment plan, and works closely with the home health team. The position is paid on a per-visit basis; the listed annual compensation estimate is $67,000–$75,000, depending on experience. A $5,000 bonus is offered.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
Current Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license in the state where the agency operates.
One year of LVN/LPN work experience.
Ability to provide nursing visits according to physician-prescribed treatment and maintain accurate, complete medical records.
Maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role.
Licensed driver able to travel to all business locations.

Nice To Haves

Company-sponsored specialty certifications and credentials, including GCS, HCS-O, LSVT BIG, and CAPS.

Responsibilities

Perform technical nursing functions and provide direct patient care consistent with the established plan of care and under RN supervision.
Promote and maintain optimal client care under RN supervision.
Maintain a safe patient environment.
Identify and communicate significant abnormalities in patient data to the case manager and appropriate home health team members.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law.
Assess clients’ medications for possible ineffective drug therapy, adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, and contraindications, and report problems to the physician.
Re-evaluate clients’ nursing needs and report findings to the case manager.
Counsel and instruct clients and families in meeting nursing and related needs.
Prepare clinical and progress notes.
Submit documentation promptly in accordance with agency policy.
Ensure patient chart documentation correlates with the nursing care plan.
Communicate frequently and work closely with other home care team members.
Assist in coordinating services provided to clients.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Professional development opportunities.
Company-matching 401(k).
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
Employee assistance program.
Pet insurance.
Access to Calm, a meditation, sleep, and relaxation app.
Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees.
Company store credit for the first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees.
$5,000 bonus.