Home Health LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
The LPN provides quality patient care and skilled care in patients’ homes in the Valdosta, Georgia area and surrounding communities. The role works within the scope of practice defined by state nursing laws and follows the plan of care in coordination with other members of the health care team. The LPN instructs patients’ families in patient care, maintains a healthy patient environment, and observes, records, and reports patients’ responses to treatment and changes in condition to the supervising nurse and/or physician. The LPN collaborates with physicians and RNs and documents care accurately and promptly; the LPN may not alter the plan of care. The position requires daily travel to multiple patient residences within the assigned geographic area. Crescent Home Health, an affiliate of The Pennant Group, is the employer. The work location is on the road.
Requirements
- One year of clinical LPN experience.
- Current LPN license in the state where services are rendered.
- Current CPR certification.
- Driver’s license and vehicle insurance.
- Access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
- Ability to reliably commute daily to multiple patient residences within the assigned geographic area.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled patient care in the patient’s home within the scope of practice defined by state nursing laws and in accordance with the plan of care.
- Coordinate care with other members of the health care team.
- Instruct the patient’s family in the care of the patient and maintain a healthy environment for the patient.
- Observe, record, and report the patient’s response to treatment and changes in the patient’s condition daily to the supervising nurse and/or physician.
- Collaborate closely with physicians and RNs.
- Document care accurately and promptly; do not alter the plan of care.
- Travel reliably to multiple patient residences daily within the assigned geographic area.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, pre-tax savings accounts, and ancillary benefits.
- 100% employer-paid basic life insurance and Employee Assistance Program.
- Generous paid time off plan and six paid holidays annually.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- 401(k) retirement plan and employer match.
- Leadership development opportunities and internal advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
