Licensed Practical Nurse- Home Health Visits
About The Position
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide per-visit home health care to adult clients in homes throughout the Hazleton area. The LPN will work as an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team, providing skilled nursing and rehabilitative care that helps clients receive needed medical care while remaining at home. The position is available on a per diem, part-time, or full-time basis. The role includes visiting clients in assigned territories, providing and documenting nursing care, monitoring client conditions, and coordinating care with clinicians and other team members. BAYADA describes its work environment as supportive, with PPE supplies, infection-prevention protocols, daily pre-screens, and monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak. Training, scholarship opportunities, and career advancement paths are also offered. BAYADA complies with applicable state and local mandates and is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on protected characteristics.
Requirements
- Hold a current Licensed Practical Nurse license in Pennsylvania.
- Have at least one year of recent, verifiable experience as an LPN.
- Graduate from an accredited and approved nursing program, evidenced by a school transcript or diploma.
- Work independently and manage time effectively.
- Have strong interpersonal skills.
- Have solid computer skills.
- Be able to travel to assigned cases.
Nice To Haves
- Prior home care experience is strongly preferred but not required.
- Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Make home visits to clients living in designated territories.
- Perform assigned duties, including medication administration, wound care, treatments, and procedures.
- Monitor clients’ conditions and report changes to the Clinical Manager and Client Services Manager.
- Follow up on, execute, and properly document doctors’ orders.
- Perform client assessments as necessary.
- Provide case management and coordinate care.
- Accurately document observations, interventions, evaluations, and services provided using electronic medical records on a touch-pad tablet.
Benefits
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
- Vision, dental, and medical health plans.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Direct deposit and an employee assistance program.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Paid time off.
- Weekly pay.
- Scholarship opportunities.
- One-on-one training.
- Recognition programs.
- Referral bonuses.
- Career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
