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Ryzen Care Partners
Skilled Nursing - In Home Care (LPN/RN)
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$55,715 / year median in Georgia
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Skilled Nursing - In Home Care professional, where you will play a vital role in providing compassionate, comprehensive nursing services directly in patients' homes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring specialized care, including those with chronic conditions, disabilities, or recovering from illness. You will deliver personalized patient care, monitor health status, and support families while ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and regulations. Your expertise will help promote independence and improve quality of life for your patients in a comfortable home environment. Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to determine individual care needs and develop tailored care plans. Administer medications, injections, IV infusions, and perform catheter care following aseptic techniques and medical protocols. Manage complex medical procedures including wound suturing, tube feeding, ventilator management, and dialysis support. Monitor vital signs, perform physical examinations, and evaluate patient responses to treatments using advanced physiology knowledge. Utilize electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems) such as Alora Plus for accurate documentation of patient care activities and medical records management. Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams for discharge planning, case management, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and NCQA standards. Provide specialized care for patients with developmental disabilities, memory care needs, or those requiring hospice & palliative medicine support. Deliver emergency response procedures including acute pain management, trauma medicine, and critical & intensive care interventions when necessary. Experience Valid Georgia LPN or RN license with current state certification required; experience working with individuals with disabilities highly preferred. Proven experience in home care settings or long-term care environments such as nursing homes or senior living communities. Demonstrated proficiency in critical care areas including ICU or trauma center experience; familiarity with Level I & II trauma center protocols is advantageous. Skilled in handling complex medical procedures like cardiology-related interventions (e.g., cardiac catheterization), ostomy care, or gastrostomy tube management. Strong background in managing infectious disease cases, infection control practices, and laboratory specimen collection/processing. Experience working with EMR/EHR systems such as Alora Plus; knowledge of ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10) is beneficial. Excellent patient assessment skills combined with the ability to triage effectively in urgent situations across outpatient or inpatient settings. Knowledge of Workers' Compensation law related to occupational health cases; familiarity with pain management techniques and behavioral health considerations is a plus. Join us to provide exceptional nursing care that transforms lives! We're committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training and a collaborative work environment dedicated to excellence in home healthcare delivery.