Home Health LPN

Access Home Health • Foley, AL

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides quality patient care and skilled nursing services in patients’ homes in the Foley (Southern Baldwin) area and surrounding communities. The LPN works within the scope of practice established by state law, follows the plan of care, and coordinates care with other members of the healthcare team. The role includes instructing patients’ families in patient care, maintaining a healthy environment, and observing, documenting, and reporting patients’ responses to treatment and changes in condition to the supervising nurse and/or physician. The LPN collaborates with physicians and registered nurses, documents care accurately and promptly, and does not alter the plan of care. The position requires travel to multiple patient residences each day within the assigned geographic area.

Requirements

• One year of clinical LPN experience.
• Current LPN license in the state where services are rendered.
• Current CPR certification.
• Driver’s license and vehicle insurance.
• Access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Ability to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the assigned geographic area.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled patient care in the patient’s home within the scope of practice defined by applicable state nursing laws.
• Follow the plan of care and coordinate services with other members of the healthcare team.
• Instruct the patient’s family in the care of the patient and maintain a healthy environment for the patient.
• Observe, record, and report the patient’s response to treatment and changes in condition daily to the supervising nurse and/or physician.
• Collaborate closely with physicians and registered nurses.
• Document care accurately and promptly.
• Do not alter the plan of care.
• Commute to multiple patient residences daily within the assigned geographic area.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Pre-tax savings accounts and ancillary benefits.
• 100% employer-paid basic life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off plan.
• Six paid holidays annually.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Leadership development opportunities and internal advancement.

What This Job Offers

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