Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health Nurse

Job Summary
Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) specializing in Home Health Care! In this vital role, you will provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care directly in patients’ homes, promoting health, independence, and well-being. Your expertise will help bridge the gap between clinical settings and community living, ensuring patients receive personalized care tailored to their unique needs. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Duties

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and physiological evaluations to determine care needs.
• Administer medications, injections, IV infusions, and other treatments following established protocols and physician orders.
• Manage complex wound care, including dressing changes and infection control measures, ensuring optimal healing outcomes.
• Utilize EMR (Electronic Medical Records) and EHR (Electronic Health Records) systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth for accurate documentation of patient care activities.
• Educate patients and their families on health management strategies, including medication administration, nutrition, and chronic disease management such as Alzheimer's or dementia care.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams for discharge planning, case management, and referrals to specialists like physical therapists or social workers.
• Conduct patient triage over the phone or in person to assess urgency levels and determine appropriate interventions or emergency responses.

Experience

• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with current state certification.
• Prior experience in home health nursing or community-based care preferred; experience in medical-surgical units or hospitals is highly valuable.
• Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth.
• Critical care experience including ICU or emergency medicine enhances your ability to handle acute situations confidently.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), and medication administration protocols is essential.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or those requiring specialized dementia or Alzheimer's care is a plus.
• Familiarity with IV infusion techniques, catheterization procedures, tube feeding management, and ventilator support is advantageous. Join us if you’re passionate about delivering exceptional patient-centered care! We value energetic professionals eager to apply their skills across diverse settings—from geriatrics and memory care to acute pain management and post-acute services—making a real difference one patient at a time.

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Work Location: In person