Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health
Core
Providing hands-on nursing care, patient assessments, and education to patients in their homes and assisted living facilities under RN supervision.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health
Builds
Home health care services for patients requiring skilled nursing support
Domain
Healthcare / Home Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
LPN licensure, patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, vital signs monitoring, patient education, infection control, documentation, CPR certification, physical lifting (up to 35 lbs), transportation to patient sites
Preferred skills
1+ years of home health or clinical experience, knowledge of evidence-based literature, ability to work rotating weekends and holidays
Technologies
Electronic documentation systems, Microsoft Word
Responsibilities
Facilitate quality cost-effective care following organizational standards, recognize changes in clinical situations and consult with RN, prioritize and organize patient care based on established plans, develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families, provide patient and family education on self-care and disease management, perform physical tasks including lifting, transferring, and ambulation assistance
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC