LPN Per Diem - Home Health
About The Position
Explore opportunities with Deaconess Homecare, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As the Licensed Practical Nurse in Home Health is responsible for providing quality patient care and performing technical skilled care in the patient's home. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Requirements
- Current and unrestricted LPN licensure in state of practice
- Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
- Proven ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client
- Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
Nice To Haves
- Home care experience
- Proven ability to work independently
- Proven good communication, writing, and organizational skills
- Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified patient needs
Responsibilities
- Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team. May not alter the plan of care
- Instructs the patients family in the care of the patient and maintenance of a healthy environment for the patient
- Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and/or physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition daily
Benefits
- a comprehensive benefits package
- recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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