LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health

PruittHealth • Gainesville, GA

14d • $2,500 - $5,000 • Onsite

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. The position covers communities throughout Hall, Dawson, Rabun, Stephens, and Lumpkin Counties, with the main office in Gainesville, Georgia. The role is available PRN or full-time, Monday through Friday, with flexible day-shift hours. Compensation uses a pay-per-point model, with higher point values for visits requiring greater effort; the posting also advertises a $2,500–$5,000 sign-on bonus.

Clinicians have access to a progressive benefit plan, mileage reimbursement, career-growth opportunities, additional pay incentives, flexible schedules, and a team environment. The position requires timely and accurate patient-care documentation, coordination with RN supervisors and the patient-care team, and compliance with applicable safety, licensing, certification, and regulatory requirements.

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.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of home care and competency in nursing skills required for patient care.
• Monitor, document, and report patients’ health and condition using required documentation 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 and on time at the point of care, including 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 occupational hazards as necessary.
• Maintain current licensure, certification, and clinical records in accordance with federal, state, and agency regulations and guidelines.
• Work independently, prioritize tasks, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.

Benefits

• $2,500–$5,000 sign-on bonus.
• Top-of-market pay structure with unlimited income potential and a pay-per-point model.
• Progressive benefit plan.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Career-growth opportunities.
• Additional pay incentives.
• Flexible schedules.

What This Job Offers

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