Part Time -LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health
About The Position
The Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes. The nurse verifies the plan of care with the RN before each visit, collaborates with physicians and the RN to meet patient needs, and promptly reports changes in patient condition. The role includes patient and caregiver education, monitoring vital signs and medications, performing physician-ordered procedures, preparing treatment equipment and materials using aseptic technique, and completing documentation accurately and on time. The position offers performance recognition, clear direction, and development opportunities for other roles. Compensation combines per-visit-point pay for visits with hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. Visits and weekly productivity vary according to patient and business needs. The stated annual total cash target assumes full-time employment at 40 hours per week and full productivity; the position itself is identified as part-time.
Requirements
- Current LPN license specific to the state(s) assigned for work.
- Current CPR certification.
- At least 1 year of LPN or LVN experience.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
- Pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Responsibilities
- Verify the plan of care with the RN before each visit.
- Collaborate frequently with the physician and RN to ensure patient needs are met, and notify them as soon as possible when a patient's condition changes.
- Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques.
- Check patients' vital signs.
- Review medications and perform medication reconciliation at each visit.
- Perform specialized procedures ordered by the physician, such as Foley catheter changes.
- Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using aseptic technique.
- Complete documentation accurately and on time.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Development opportunities for other roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
