Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health

PruittHealth • Burnsville, NC

23d

About The Position

PruittHealth @ Home is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide basic skilled nursing care to home health patients under RN supervision, applying the nursing process. Special consideration is given to applicants who currently live in or can commute to Yancey or Mitchell Counties, North Carolina. The role uses a pay-per-point compensation model in which higher point values correspond to visits requiring greater effort. The company describes its clinician compensation as top of market, with additional pay incentives and unlimited income potential.

The nurse monitors, documents, and reports patients’ health and progress, communicates changes to RN supervisors and the care team, and completes accurate, timely documentation at the point of care. The role also requires meeting productivity standards, participating in agency meetings and required programs, following safety procedures, and maintaining current licensure, certifications, and clinical records. Clinicians have access to mileage reimbursement, a progressive benefit plan, 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 for completing home visits.
• Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Previous home health or hospice experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Acute care experience with adult and aging populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care and interventions to home health patients according to state and industry best practices.
• Apply home-care nursing knowledge and demonstrate competency in patient-care skills.
• Monitor, document, and report patients’ health and progress using required documents and clinician-preferred technology within established timelines.
• Communicate changes observed during care to RN supervisors and the patient-care team, as appropriate.
• Complete documentation accurately and on time 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 the Performance Improvement Program, as required.
• Follow established safety regulations and procedures and report job-related tasks involving occupational hazards as necessary.
• Maintain current licenses, certifications, and clinical records in accordance with federal, state, and agency regulations and guidelines.
• Work independently, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.

Benefits

• Top-of-market pay-per-point compensation model with higher point values for visits requiring greater effort.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree