Pediatric Homecare | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Benchmark Human Services-IN • Crown Point, IN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

HomePointe HealthCare is hiring a full-time or part-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide one-on-one skilled nursing care to infants, children, and young adults in their homes in Crown Point and Schererville, Indiana. Nurses support families and caregivers in managing complex healthcare needs and work independently in a home setting.

Schedules include full-time evenings extending into some nights in Crown Point, part-time days in Crown Point, and 12-hour shifts with weekend availability in Schererville. The role offers self/flexible scheduling, opportunities to use nursing skills, and the ability to take clients outside and participate in therapies with them. There are no required 12-hour shifts, weekends, or holidays generally, though a Schererville schedule with weekend availability is listed.

The LPN provides care under the direction of a registered nurse (RN), follows physician- and RN-established plans, monitors and reports changes in client condition, communicates with the clinical team, documents care, and records verbal medical orders.

Requirements

• Valid Indiana LPN license.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to travel to nearby clients in need of assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Trach, G-tube, and/or ventilator experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care as defined in the nurse practice act and under the direction of an RN.
• Communicate appropriate client status or condition changes to the RN Clinical Care Manager or designated RN.
• Provide skilled nursing care as directed by the RN Clinical Care Manager.
• Follow the Plan of Care and Nursing Care Plans established by the physician and RN.
• Recognize and report changes in client condition to the RN Clinical Care Manager and physician, as directed.
• Communicate information promptly according to agency policy and the urgency of the situation.
• Communicate verbally as needed and maintain complete and accurate documentation in the clinical record.
• Take verbal orders from a physician or qualified medical personnel and record them for co-signature by the Clinical Care Manager or designated RN.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid time off and sick time.
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Enhanced student loan benefits.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Employee discounts with various vendors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed