HH Licensed Practical Nurse

Paycom - ATS; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeview Village in Lenexa, KS is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Home Health. You will provide skilled nursing care under the direction of an RN Case Manager, deliver patient education, and ensure safety and dignity in the home setting.

Responsibilities include following the plan of care, documenting patient status, administering medications, coordinating with the RN Case Manager, and participating in on-call coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have current, unrestricted LPN license in Kansas.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care within LPN scope per plan of care.
• Document information and report changes to RN Case Manager.
• Administer medications and monitor treatment responses.
• Educate patients and caregivers on medications and disease management.
• Coordinate with RN Case Manager and healthcare team.
• Participate in weekend and on-call coverage as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Documentation

Education

LPN license (Kansas)

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lakeview Village - LENEXA, KS 66215, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Home Health

Full-Time | Lakeview Village

Provides skilled nursing services to patients and their families in the home setting under the direction and supervision of an RN Case Manager or the Director of Nursing. Promotes health, supports recovery, and helps patients maintain their highest possible level of independence. Serves as a patient advocate while delivering compassionate, coordinated care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides skilled nursing care within the LPN scope of practice, following physician or allowed practitioner orders and the established plan of care.
• Collects and documents information regarding patients’ physical, emotional, and mental health needs and promptly reports changes in condition to the RN Case Manager and appropriate provider.
• Contributes to the development and ongoing review of the plan of care by communicating patient needs, treatment responses, and progress toward goals.
• Performs ordered nursing treatments, including wound care, catheter care, and medication administration, within demonstrated competency and agency policies.
• Monitors medications and reports discrepancies, side effects, and concerns to the RN Case Manager and appropriate provider.
• Completes accurate and timely visit documentation, including care provided, patient responses, education, and communication with the healthcare team.
• Provides and reinforces education to patients and caregivers regarding medications, disease management, treatments, safety, and self-care.
• Collaborates with the RN Case Manager, therapists, Home Health Aides, and other team members to promote continuity of care.
• Communicates observations or concerns regarding Home Health Aide services to the RN Case Manager.
• Participates in patient care conferences as needed.
• Follows standard precautions, infection prevention procedures, and safety standards.
• Helps coordinate needed medical supplies, equipment, and services with the RN Case Manager and office staff.
• Observes patients’ living environments, identifies safety concerns, and reports needs that may affect care.
• Coordinates visit times with patients, caregivers, and the care team and promptly communicates scheduling changes or missed visits.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and respects patient rights, preferences, and dignity.
• Participates in assigned weekend and on-call coverage within the LPN role, with RN support and supervision available.
• Maintains required competencies and participates in agency education and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unrestricted LPN license authorizing practice in the State of Kansas.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• Prior home health experience is preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Must demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Must be able to manage an assigned visit schedule while working under RN supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, including reading, speaking, and writing, when required to perform job duties, and to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maximum occasional lift of 50 lbs. from floor to waist level.
• Maximum occasional lift of 10 lbs. from floor to shoulder.
• Maximum occasional carry of 5 lbs. for 100 ft.
• Maximum occasional horizontal push/pull of 40 lbs. at a height of 36 in. for 100 ft.
• Maximum frequent horizontal push/pull of 10 lbs. at a height of 46 in. for 100 ft.
• Maximum occasional grip force of 40 lbs.
• Maximum occasional lateral pinch force of 15 lbs.
• Maximum occasional climb of 8 in.
• Frequent forward reaching, bending, and fine motor coordination.
• Occasional foot coordination and balance.
• Frequent sitting; continuous standing and walking.
• PDC Level: Medium.