Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Home Health - FT - North West Las Vegas

Care First Home Health Care•Las Vegas, NV

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Life Care Home Health is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide home health care in North West Las Vegas. The LPN administers nursing care to clients in their homes under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse (RN), coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, clients, families, and referring agency, and has contact with patients of all ages. The LPN helps identify clients’ physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs; participates with the RN in planning and implementing care according to the Plan of Care; and assists clients in recovering or maintaining life functions and preventing illness or relapse. The role includes providing infection-control-conscious care, ensuring continuity and quality of care, communicating with clients, families, team members, and other health professionals, and participating in case conferences and team meetings. The LPN monitors assigned cases for third-party payer compliance, completes documentation on time, and maintains professional competency through in-service programs and required continuing education. Other duties may be assigned. Work takes place in patients’ homes under varying conditions. The position requires local travel, a flexible schedule, and PRN emergency call availability. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered, valid until 11/30/2026.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience as an LVN/LPN in a clinical care setting.
Completion of an accredited Licensed Vocational/Licensed Practical Nursing program.
Current license in good standing to practice as an LVN/LPN in applicable states.
Current CPR certificate.
Current driver’s license in good standing.
Read, write, and comprehend English.
Nursing skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
Demonstrated decision-making skills.
If required to make visits, a Hepatitis profile.
Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and allocate resources under stressful conditions.
Ability to meet individualized patient and family psychosocial needs.
Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.
Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

Home health experience.

Responsibilities

Promote and exemplify the company’s mission, vision, and values.
Under RN direction, assist in identifying clients’ physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
Participate in care planning and implementation with the RN in accordance with the Plan of Care.
Assist clients in recovering or maintaining life functions and preventing illness or relapse.
Provide care using infection-control measures that protect clients and staff.
Help assure continuity and quality of patient care.
Communicate effectively with clients, families, team members, and other health care professionals.
Participate regularly in case conferences and team meetings.
Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payer requirements.
Complete documentation in a timely manner in accordance with company policy.
Participate in in-service programs, maintain and improve competency, and meet mandatory continuing education requirements.
Maintain a valid LVN/LPN license in the state where practicing and a valid CPR certificate.