Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home Care Nurse-LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide high-quality, personalized nursing care to patients in their homes, promoting health, safety, and independence. Your expertise will support individuals across various age groups and medical conditions, ensuring they receive comprehensive care tailored to their unique needs. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients while working in a flexible and supportive environment.
Duties
- Deliver direct patient care including assessments, vital signs, medication administration, and wound care within the home setting
- Perform specialized procedures such as IV infusion, catheterization, tube feeding, and sterile dressing changes with precision and adherence to safety protocols
- Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including physical examinations and physiological assessments to inform care plans
- Manage documentation accurately using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) and EHR (Electronic Health Records) systems, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on discharge planning, case management, and coordination of services for long-term or post-acute care patients
- Provide education on disease management, medication use, nutrition, and health coaching tailored to individual needs
- Respond promptly to urgent situations such as acute pain episodes or infectious disease concerns through triage skills and critical thinking
Skills
- Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks for seamless documentation
- Extensive experience in various healthcare settings including home & community care, hospice, nursing homes, hospitals (ICU, Emergency Room), assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing environments
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), CPT coding for procedures and diagnoses
- Skilled in performing advanced clinical procedures such as venipuncture, phlebotomy, sterile technique, airway management, ventilator support and spinal taps
- Experience working with diverse patient populations including pediatrics (neonatal ventilator), geriatrics (memory care & dementia), individuals with developmental disabilities or disabilities requiring specialized care
- Ability to handle complex cases involving acute pain management, infectious disease control, trauma (Level I & II Trauma Center experience), and post-surgical recovery including suturing and dermal fillers when applicable
- Familiarity with medical imaging processes and diagnostic evaluation techniques used in patient assessment
- Excellent patient care skills combined with strong communication abilities for effective health coaching and family education
- Knowledge of HIPAA compliance standards to ensure patient confidentiality at all times
Join us in delivering compassionate home-based nursing care that transforms lives! We value your expertise in critical areas such as emergency medicine, hospital medicine, geriatrics, pediatrics, and specialty fields like cardiology or ophthalmology. Whether working independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team, your dedication will help promote health outcomes that truly matter.
Pay: Up to $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
