Compassionate LPN for Home Health & Hospice

UNC Health; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in North Carolina is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for Home Health and Hospice. You will provide direct patient care in patient homes and clinical settings, following established plans, physician orders, and department policies with a focus on compassionate, holistic care.

Responsibilities span from clinical treatments to education for patients and families, with on-call duties and on-site scheduling to support home-based care delivery.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from a state accredited program of practical nurse education.
• Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of North Carolina.
• Requires BLS.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to a current, goal-oriented plan of care and consults with other health professionals.
• Observes and documents patient responses to treatments and adjusts care priorities.
• Participates in unit/department activities to improve outcomes.
• Provides a broad range of nursing treatments and medications per plan.
• Assists patients and families during admission, orientation, and discharge.
• Supports patients and families, de-escalates handling anxious or aggressive behavior.

Education

Practical Nurse education

Job description

UNC Health in North Carolina is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for Home Health and Hospice. You will provide direct patient care in patient homes and clinical settings, following established plans, physician orders, and department policies with a focus on compassionate, holistic care.

Responsibilities span from clinical treatments to education for patients and families, with on-call duties and on-site scheduling to support home-based care delivery.