Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Home Health

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General

Summary:

Administer nursing care, under supervision of a registered nurse, for clients in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, clients, and their families, and the referring Agency.

Patient Population: Has contact with patients of all ages in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in all populations.

This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Supervision: N/A

• 1-year experience as an LVN/LPN in a clinical care setting.
• Preferred home health experience

• Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrates proven decision‑making skills.
• If required to make visits, Hepatitis profile.
• Must read, write and comprehend English.

• Completion of an accredited Licensed Vocational/Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Licensure/Certification:
• The current license is in good standing to practice as an LVN/LPN in any/all applicable states.
• Current CPR certificate.
• Current driver’s license in good standing.
• On‑going employment as an LVN/LPN requires maintaining a valid LVN/LPN license in the state where the nurse practices and a valid CPR certificate at all times. The employee is responsible for renewing these both before they expire to continue employment.

• Prolonged standing/walking is required.
• The ability to lift/transfer up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and allocate resources under stressful conditions.
• Meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs.
  
  Requires hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity.

• Works in patients’ homes in various conditions.
• Possible exposure to blood‑borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
• Some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
• Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.

• Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance
• Manual blood pressure cuff
• Stethoscope
• Thermometer
• Licensed Vocational Nurse/ Licensed Practical Nurse