Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health
Core
Home health LPN providing direct patient care, assessments, treatments, and education in patients' homes and assisted living facilities under RN supervision.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (Home Health)
Builds
Individualized care plans and health outcomes for home health patients
Domain
Healthcare / Home Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
LPN licensure, CPR certification, patient assessment, medication administration, lab draws, patient education, documentation, SBAR communication, physical patient handling (lifting up to 35 lbs), transportation to patient sites
Preferred skills
Evidence-based practice adaptation, motivational interviewing, conflict resolution, computer-based scheduling systems
Responsibilities
Facilitate quality cost-effective care, recognize clinical changes and consult RN, prioritize care based on plan, maintain therapeutic relationships, educate patients/families on self-care, document care for reimbursement, travel to patient homes and facilities
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on clinical staff