Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health

Overview

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first. Make a meaningful impact every day as a Center Well Home Health nurse. You’ll provide personalized, one-on-one care that helps patients regain independence in the comfort of their homes. Working closely with a dedicated team of physicians and clinicians, you’ll develop and manage care plans that support recovery and help patients get back to the life they love.

• Provide professional nursing services under the direction of an RN in compliance with the state s Nurse Practice Act, licensure/certification requirements, applicable healthcare standards, governmental laws and Center Well Home Health policies and procedures.
• Provide skilled nursing interventions in the treatment of the patient/clients illness, rehabilitative needs and preventative care.
• Utilize a holistic approach in the provision of problem-specific therapeutic interventions, teaching and training activities in accordance with the plan of care.
• Apply knowledge and skills in accordance with accepted standards of clinical practice to facilitate problem resolution and achieve individualized patient goals and outcomes.
• Confer with the RN Supervisor regarding needed changes in the Plan of Treatment. Accept verbal orders from physicians where permitted by state law/regulations/Nurse Practice Act and communicate these orders to the RN Supervisor.
• Utilize a systematic, individualized goal/outcome driven approach in implementing the nursing plan of care.
• Maintain contact with patients, physicians, clinical manager(s), and other members of the healthcare team in a timely manner regarding patient/family needs and status changes. Participate in care coordination activities and discharge planning as appropriate.
• Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct in relation to confidential information. Share information only when the recipient s right to access is clearly established and sharing is in the patient s best interests.
• Communicate to ensure adherence to professional standards in the provision of and availability of supplies, materials and equipment needed to safely and effectively implement the plan of care.
• Prepare, submit and maintain documentation as required by the Company and/or facility. Visit/shift notes documented on day services are rendered.

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program or accredited School of Vocational Nursing.
• Current nursing license in the practicing state.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.
• Two years experience as an LPN/LVN in a clinical setting, preferably in a home health or hospice setting.

$28.00 - $40.00 per visit/unit; $44,600 - $61,400 per year base pay. Scheduled weekly hours: 40.

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries offer competitive benefits including medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave, disability, life insurance, and other opportunities.

Center Well Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing chronic conditions or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers.

Center Well is part of Humana Inc. and focuses on whole-person health. We employ more than 30,000 clinicians committed to putting health first. We offer flexible scheduling, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching.

Humana does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with applicable laws and regulations.