Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health Nurse

Overview Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) specializing in Home Health Care! In this vital role, you will deliver compassionate, high-quality nursing services directly to patients in their homes, promoting health, independence, and well-being. Your expertise will help bridge the gap between clinical care and community support, making a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day. We are seeking energetic, detail-oriented professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your nursing skills across diverse clinical settings, including acute care, geriatrics, and chronic disease management. Duties Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history documentation using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner. Administer medications via injections, IV infusions, and other routes while adhering to HIPAA regulations and aseptic techniques. Provide specialized care for patients with complex needs such as Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or those requiring memory care and hospice services. Manage wound care procedures including dressing changes, catheterization, and sterile processing techniques. Educate patients and their families on health coaching topics like nutrition, medication management, pain control, and chronic disease management. Coordinate discharge planning and case management efforts to ensure seamless transitions between inpatient and outpatient settings. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across hospital medicine, emergency medicine, ICU (Intensive Care Unit), PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), and Level I Trauma Center environments to deliver acute care and trauma support. Conduct triage over the phone or in person to evaluate urgent needs related to infectious disease care, respiratory issues, or post-acute care requirements. Document all patient interactions thoroughly in medical records using EMR/EHR systems such as Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks. Assist with specimen collection/processing, phlebotomy, and diagnostic evaluations when necessary. Skills Proven experience with Epic EMR systems or similar electronic health record platforms such as Cerner or Athenahealth. Critical care experience in settings like ICU or Level I Trauma Centers is highly valued. Strong background in long-term care environments including assisted living facilities and nursing homes; familiarity with geriatrics and dementia care is essential. Skilled in IV infusion therapy, medication administration including injections and tube feeding management. Knowledge of ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding for procedures like suturing or spinal taps, and medical terminology for accurate documentation. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or behavioral health needs; adept at managing complex cases involving acute pain management or infectious diseases. Ability to perform physical examinations and assessments involving anatomy knowledge and physiology principles. Competence in infection control practices, airway management techniques such as ventilator support, and emergency response protocols including basic life support (BLS). Familiarity with home & community care practices including home care visits for pediatric patients (neonatal ventilator use) or adult populations requiring hospice or palliative services. Excellent communication skills for patient education on health coaching topics like nutrition or family planning; capable of working effectively within multidisciplinary teams across outpatient clinics or inpatient units. Join us to make a real impact by delivering compassionate nursing care where it's needed most—right in the comfort of patients' homes! This paid position offers a rewarding career path for licensed practical nurses eager to expand their expertise across diverse clinical environments while providing exceptional patient-centered service every step of the way.

Pay:

$41.57 - $50.07 per hour

Work Location:

In person