LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse

Interim HealthCare of Central VA•Charlottesville, VA

11h•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Charlottesville and surrounding areas! Interim HealthCare®, the nation’s first home care company, is hiring Home Health LPNs who want to experience nursing on a whole new level, where care is personal and the perks are exceptional. Our Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses enjoy some notable benefits: $55,000 - $65,000/year based on experience 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision & 401(k) Benefits As a Home Health LPN, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do: Provide home-based care to patients with illnesses, injuries and chronic diseases—often after hospital discharge—under the supervision of an RN Work with a team of physicians, RNs, CNAs and aides to deliver quality patient care Take patient vitals, do assessments, document progress and report changes to RN supervisor Assist RN in carrying out patient’s plan of care and teaching patient self-care techniques Educate family on the patient’s plan of care, medication and home safety Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and plan for discharge Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program and active LPN license in Virginia
Minimum of 2 years’ LPN experience, ideally in home healthcare
CPR certification
Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
Clinical proficiency in nursing, strong communication skills and compassion

Responsibilities

Provide home-based care to patients with illnesses, injuries and chronic diseases—often after hospital discharge—under the supervision of an RN
Work with a team of physicians, RNs, CNAs and aides to deliver quality patient care
Take patient vitals, do assessments, document progress and report changes to RN supervisor
Assist RN in carrying out patient’s plan of care and teaching patient self-care techniques
Educate family on the patient’s plan of care, medication and home safety
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and plan for discharge