Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full or Part Time
About The Position
Interim HealthCare of Central Montana is hiring a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse to provide skilled, home-based care to patients with illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases, often following hospital discharge. The LPN works under RN supervision and collaborates with RNs, CNAs, aides, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and plan for discharge. The role offers flexible assignments and scheduling, autonomy, and 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratios. Employees can set a schedule that fits their needs. Full-time employees may receive PTO and vision and dental benefits. The employer is locally owned and operated in Helena, Montana, and describes its mission as helping Montanans age in place with independence, dignity, and respect. Employment is subject to a 10-panel pre-employment drug screening that includes marijuana; exceptions may be granted for medicinal use with a doctor's order.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
- Active LPN license in Montana.
- At least 1 year of LPN experience; home healthcare experience is preferred.
- CPR certification.
- Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.
- Clinical proficiency in nursing, strong communication skills, and compassion.
- Essential qualities include kindness, empathy, compassion, honesty, integrity, dignity, respect, patience, and understanding.
- Must pass a 10-panel pre-employment drug screening that includes marijuana; medicinal-use exceptions may be granted with a doctor's order.
Nice To Haves
- Home healthcare experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide home-based care to patients with illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases, often after hospital discharge, under RN supervision.
- Work with RNs, CNAs, and aides to deliver quality patient care.
- Take patient vital signs, perform assessments, document progress, and report changes to the RN supervisor.
- Assist the RN in carrying out the patient's plan of care and teach patients self-care techniques.
- Educate family members about the patient's plan of care, medication, and home safety.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and plan for discharge.
Benefits
- $32–$36 per hour.
- Uniform allowance.
- 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratios.
- Flexible assignments, autonomy, and work-life balance.
- PTO, vision, and dental benefits for full-time employees.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
