Home Care LPN: Patient-Centered Nursing in Home Settings

Addus HomeCare; Ashford (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive and Negotiable Pay

Company Matched 401K

Daily Pay

Retirement Planning

Job summary

Addus HomeCare in Ashford, AL is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to perform assessments and provide in-home nursing care under RN supervision, following physician orders. The role supports patients and families, conducts vital signs monitoring, medication administration, and documentation, while maintaining strict confidentiality and compliance with Medicare/Medicaid and HIPAA.

Work schedule Monday through Friday 7 am to 4:30 pm, with benefits including competitive pay, 401K matching, daily

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Licensed as a vocational/practical nurse in the state of practice.
• At least two (2) year clinical practical nursing experience preferred.
• Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment.
• Ability to complete necessary documentation appropriately, legibly and timely.
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities.
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance; or ability to take public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform selected nursing procedures, commensurate with experience and education within the scope of LPN/LVN practice including but not limited to: tracheostomy care, colostomy care, enemas, douches, catheterizations, dressing changes, and phlebotomies.
• Provide patient and family teaching according to plan outlined by the RN.
• Monitor patient's vital signs and make specific measurements and observations.
• Monitor and record intake and output. Report significant changes immediately.
• Observe, assess and record patient's physical and mental condition and reports any changes.
• Administer medications as instructed and as ordered by the physician and instructed by the RN. Document the patient's file accordingly.
• Work with patient, family and health care team members effectively to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information.
• Maintain regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the agency.
• Follow all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements.
• Abide by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Home visits capability

Communication skills

Documentation

Confidentiality

Transportation

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing

Licensed as a vocational/practical nurse

Job description

Addus HomeCare in Ashford, AL is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to perform assessments and provide in-home nursing care under RN supervision, following physician orders. The role supports patients and families, conducts vital signs monitoring, medication administration, and documentation, while maintaining strict confidentiality and compliance with Medicare/Medicaid and HIPAA.

Work schedule Monday through Friday 7 am to 4:30 pm, with benefits including competitive pay, 401K matching, daily