Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health

PruittHealth • Blue Ridge, GA

7d

About The Position

PruittHealth @ Home is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide basic skilled nursing care to home health patients under RN supervision, using the nursing process. The role provides care in patients’ homes and requires monitoring and documenting patient progress, reporting changes to RN supervisors and the patient care team, and completing accurate documentation at the point of care and within established timelines. Applicants who currently live in or can commute to Fannin County, Georgia, receive special consideration.

Clinicians work toward agency productivity standards, participate in required surveys, in-services, case conferences, staff meetings, and performance-improvement programs, and follow safety procedures. They must maintain current licensure, certification, and clinical records in accordance with applicable regulations. PruittHealth describes its clinician compensation as a pay-per-point model, with higher point values for visits requiring greater effort, and offers mileage reimbursement, additional pay incentives, career-growth opportunities, flexible schedules, and a team environment.

Requirements

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an accredited or approved LPN program.
• At least one year of practical nursing experience.
• Current, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation.
• Liability insurance to complete home visits.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, manage time, and meet targeted outcomes and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Previous home health or hospice experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Acute care experience with adult and aging populations.
• Currently living in or being commutable to Fannin County, Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care and interventions to home health patients according to state and industry best practices.
• Apply basic home-care knowledge and nursing competency to patient-care skills.
• Monitor, document, and report patients’ health and condition using required documents and clinician-preferred technology within established timelines.
• Communicate changes noted during care to RN supervisors and the patient care team, as appropriate.
• Complete documentation accurately, promptly, and at the point of care, including applicable ABNs, subsequent visits, physician orders, and care coordination.
• Meet agency productivity standards and use time and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Participate in agency surveys, mandatory in-services, case conferences, staff meetings, and programs such as performance improvement, as required.
• Follow established safety regulations and procedures and report job-related tasks involving occupational hazards as necessary.
• Maintain current licensure, certification, and clinical records to meet federal, state, and agency regulations and guidelines.
• Work in a self-directed manner, prioritize tasks, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.

Benefits

• Top-of-market pay-per-point compensation with higher point values for visits requiring greater effort and unlimited income potential.
• Progressive benefit plan.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Career-growth opportunities.
• Additional pay incentives.
• Flexible schedules.
• Team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree