Overview
Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) specializing in Home Health Care! In this vital role, you will provide compassionate, high-quality nursing services directly in patients’ homes, ensuring they receive personalized care that promotes health, safety, and independence. Your expertise will help bridge the gap between medical treatment and everyday living, empowering individuals to thrive in their community settings. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference while working in a dynamic, supportive environment committed to excellence in patient care.
Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients in their homes, including medication administration, wound care, and vital sign monitoring.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to evaluate health status and develop individualized care plans aligned with physician orders.
- Manage complex medical procedures such as IV infusion, catheterization, tube feeding, and sterile dressing changes using aseptic techniques.
- Document all patient interactions accurately within Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems like Epic or Cerner, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Educate patients and their families on disease management, medication safety, and health promotion strategies tailored to conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or chronic pain.
- Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams for discharge planning, case management, and referrals to specialists or community resources.
- Perform specialized skills including phlebotomy, injection administration, specimen collection/processing, and respiratory support such as ventilator management when needed.
Qualifications
- Valid state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
- Proven experience in home health nursing or related settings such as long-term care facilities, nursing homes, assisted living communities, or hospitals.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), and clinical procedures including IV insertion and catheter care.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks for accurate documentation.
- Experience working with diverse patient populations including individuals with developmental disabilities, Alzheimer’s/dementia care, behavioral health needs or acute/chronic conditions.
- Ability to perform physical examinations and assessments confidently while maintaining infection control standards.
- Excellent communication skills for triage calls and patient education; ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and other relevant credentials are preferred; additional experience in ICU, emergency medicine or trauma centers is advantageous. Join us in delivering exceptional home-based nursing care that truly transforms lives! We are committed to fostering a positive environment where your skills are valued and your professional growth is supported every step of the way.
Pay: $34.92 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
