LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health
About The Position
The Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), also referred to as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes. The role involves coordinating with registered nurses and physicians, educating patients and caregivers, monitoring health status, managing medications, performing ordered procedures, and documenting care accurately and promptly. This role includes compensation for both patient visits and certain non-visit activities. Visit compensation is calculated using a per-visit-point rate and the productivity points assigned to each visit. Hourly pay applies to some non-visit activities, such as orientation. Visits are assigned according to patient and business needs, and the number of visits may vary based on productivity targets and the points assigned to completed visits. The position offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates. The stated annual total cash target pay range assumes full-time employment of 40 hours per week at full productivity. Compensation may vary based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of LPN or LVN experience.
- Current LPN license specific to the state or states where assigned to work.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
- Pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Responsibilities
- Verify the plan of care with the Registered Nurse before each visit.
- Collaborate frequently with the physician and Registered Nurse to ensure patient needs are met, and notify them as soon as possible of changes in a patient's condition.
- Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques.
- Check vital signs.
- Review all medications and perform medication reconciliation at each visit.
- Perform specialized procedures ordered by a physician, such as Foley catheter changes.
- Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using aseptic technique.
- Complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- $7,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
