Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Home Health - FT

Lifecare Home Health Family•Spring Valley, NV

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) administers nursing care to clients in their homes under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse (RN). The LPN helps identify client needs, participates in planning and implementing care according to the Plan of Care, and coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, clients, families, and the referring agency. The role serves patients of all ages and supports recovery or maintenance of life functions while helping prevent illness and relapse. The nurse provides safe, quality care using infection-control measures, monitors assigned cases for third-party payer compliance, communicates with clients and care partners, and completes timely documentation. The position requires ongoing professional development and continuing education. Work takes place in patients’ homes, may involve local travel and variable conditions, and requires a flexible schedule. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered through 11/30/2026.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience as an LVN/LPN in a clinical care setting.
Nursing skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication ability.
Demonstrated decision-making skills.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
Completion of an accredited Licensed Vocational/Licensed Practical Nursing program.
Current license in good standing to practice as an LVN/LPN in applicable states; maintain a valid license in the state of practice throughout employment.
Current CPR certificate; maintain a valid certificate throughout employment.
Current driver’s license in good standing.
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 patients’ and families’ individualized 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, help identify clients’ physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs using documentation, clinical records, case conferences, team reports, and evaluations.
Participate in planning and implementing care with the RN in accordance with the Plan of Care.
Assist clients in recovering or maintaining life functions and in preventing illness and relapse.
Provide care using infection-control measures that protect clients and staff.
Support continuity of care through quality patient care.
Communicate effectively with clients, families, team members, and other healthcare professionals; participate regularly in case conferences and team meetings.
Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payer requirements.
Complete documentation promptly and in accordance with company policy.
Participate in in-service programs and maintain or improve competency.
Meet the Agency’s and licensing board’s mandatory continuing education requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.