Home Health Nurse or LPN
Job Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Home Health Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), where your expertise will directly impact patients' lives by providing compassionate, comprehensive care in the comfort of their homes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your clinical skills, foster meaningful patient relationships, and promote health and independence through personalized care plans. You will be a vital part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered services across diverse settings.
Duties
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and medication reconciliation to develop tailored care plans.
- Administer medications, including injections and IV infusions, following strict protocols and ensuring patient safety.
- Manage complex wound care, including dressing changes and infection control measures, especially in cases involving diabetic ulcers or post-surgical wounds.
- Provide specialized care for patients with chronic conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or long-term care needs in assisted living or skilled nursing facilities.
- Educate patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, nutrition, and safety practices to promote health literacy.
- Document all patient interactions accurately using Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems like Epic or Cerner while maintaining compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality policies.
- Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans, discharge planning, and follow-up services.
Experience
- Proven experience working with diverse patient populations in home health settings or similar environments such as hospitals, nursing homes, or outpatient clinics.
- Critical care experience including ICU or emergency medicine is highly valued for managing acute situations effectively.
- Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks for accurate medical documentation.
- Knowledge of ICD coding (ICD-9/10), CPT coding, and medical terminology to ensure precise recordkeeping and billing processes.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities or developmental challenges enhances your ability to deliver empathetic and effective care.
- Familiarity with long-term care regulations, hospice care principles, and dementia/Alzheimer’s care best practices ensures comprehensive support for complex cases.
- Skilled in performing venipuncture, specimen collection/processing, catheterization, sterile techniques, and basic life support (BLS/CPR).
- Ability to adapt quickly to various clinical environments such as urgent care, outpatient clinics, or home settings while maintaining high standards of safety and professionalism.
Join us in making a difference—delivering expert nursing care that transforms lives through compassion, innovation, and dedication!
Benefits:
Work Location: On the road
