Licensed Practical Nurse- Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care•Wilkes-Barre, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide per-visit home health services to adult clients throughout Luzerne County. The LPN joins a multidisciplinary health care team that provides skilled nursing and rehabilitative care, helping clients receive the medical care they need while remaining at home. The position may be per diem, part-time, or full-time. The role includes home visits, medication administration, wound care, treatments and procedures, client assessments, monitoring and reporting changes in condition, following and documenting physician orders, and coordinating care. Nurses document observations, interventions, evaluations, and services using electronic medical records on a touch pad tablet. BAYADA describes its workplace as supportive, with personal protective equipment, infection-prevention protocols, daily pre-screens, and monitoring of COVID-19. Training and scholarship opportunities, career tracks, and recognition programs are also available. BAYADA is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and local mandates.

Requirements

Hold a current Licensed Practical Nurse license in Pennsylvania.
Have a minimum of one year of recent, verifiable experience as an LPN.
Graduate from an accredited and approved nursing program, as evidenced by a school transcript or diploma.
Be able to 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 coordination.
Accurately document observations, interventions, evaluations, and services provided using electronic medical records on a touch pad tablet.