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Interim HealthCare of Northern Indiana
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
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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.
$57,279 / year median in Indiana
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Home Health in Merrillville, IN and the surrounding areas Discover a new lane in nursing and earn top pay doing what you are made to do. The last few years have put unbearable pressure on nurses. The long hours, relentless demands and sacrifices have become too much—but there is another option. One that will reignite the passion that led you to nursing. It's a path that leads home, where one-on-one care is the norm and you can direct your own day. Interim HealthCare®, the nation's first home care company, is hiring Home Health LPNs who want to experience nursing on a whole new level, where care is personal and the perks are exceptional. Our Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses enjoy some notable benefits: $30-36 per hour! Per credit Pay! Mileage Reimbursement! 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance Clinician Friendly EMR! Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision & 401(k) Benefits As a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse, here's a big-picture view of what you'll do: Provide home-based care to patients with illnesses, injuries and chronic diseases—often after hospital discharge—under the supervision of an RN Work with a team of physicians, RNs, CNAs and aides to deliver quality patient care Take patient vitals, do assessments, document progress and report changes to RN supervisor Assist RN in carrying out patient's plan of care and teaching patient self-care techniques Educate family on the patient's plan of care, medication and home safety Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and plan for discharge A few must-haves for
Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses:
Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program and active LPN license in Indiana Minimum of 1 year of LPN experience, ideally in home healthcare, or completion of office's preceptor program CPR certification Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations Clinical proficiency in nursing, strong communication skills and compassion Why Work for Interim HealthCare? Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation's first home care company and a leading employer of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to nurses is expressed through our passion to put patients first; a culture that values and appreciates nurses; and our ongoing efforts to advocate for nurses in ways that elevate their profession and reward their sacrificial work. Join a nationwide network of nurses who have rediscovered the passion that led them to nursing. Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance