Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health
Core
Providing home health nursing care to patients in their homes or assisted living facilities under the supervision of an RN.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health
Builds
Individualized patient care plans and therapeutic relationships
Domain
Healthcare / Home Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
LPN licensure, CPR certification, patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, vital signs monitoring, patient education, documentation, lab draws, transfer assistance
Preferred skills
Evidence-based practice adaptation, interdisciplinary collaboration, motivational interviewing, health literacy assessment
Technologies
Computer-based scheduling and documentation systems
Responsibilities
Facilitate quality cost-effective care following advocacy standards; Recognize changes in clinical situations and consult with RN; Prioritize and organize patient care based on established plan; Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and families; Provide patient education on self-care and disease management; Perform physical tasks including lifting, transferring, and ambulation assistance in home environments.