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 address patient needs, and reports changes in patient condition promptly. The role also includes teaching patients and caregivers self-care techniques, checking vital signs, reviewing medications and completing medication reconciliation at each visit, performing physician-ordered specialized 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 includes per-visit-point pay for visits and hourly pay for certain non-visit activities. The stated annual total cash target assumes full-time employment of 40 hours per week at full productivity; actual compensation may vary based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance.
Requirements
- Current LPN license specific to the state(s) assigned to work.
- Current CPR certification.
- At least 1 year of LPN or LVN experience.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
Responsibilities
- Verify the plan of care with the RN prior to each visit.
- Collaborate frequently with the physician and RN to ensure patient needs are being met, and notify them as soon as possible when a patient's condition changes.
- Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques.
- Check vital signs.
- Review all 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
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
