Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Core
Provides comprehensive skilled nursing care to patients in their homes, administering medications, monitoring conditions, and educating families on disease management and preventative measures.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (Home Health)
Builds
Patient care plans and health outcomes for home-based patients
Domain
Healthcare / Home Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Skilled nursing care, medication administration, patient monitoring, patient/family education, clinical documentation, nursing judgment, preventative care planning
Preferred skills
Acute care experience, home care experience, two years of LPN experience
Technologies
Computers / PDA
Responsibilities
Administer medication as prescribed, monitor patient conditions, educate patients and families on disease processes, complete clinical documentation per Medicare guidelines, drive to patient locations, participate in on-call requirements and case conferences
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC