Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse

Affinity Home Health Care Inc; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Home Health Care Inc. in Covington, KY, is seeking a qualified home health nurse to provide skilled nursing in patients' homes under RN supervision. You will deliver direct care following orders and care plans, monitor conditions, and support clinical decisions with the care team.

Responsibilities include medication management, teaching patients and families, and meticulous documentation. Strong communication and accurate recordkeeping are essential for coordinating ongoing home health

Qualifications

• Licensed/credentialed for home health nursing.
• Strong patient assessment and observation skills.
• Ability to safely perform procedures and treatments.
• Clear communication with the care team.
• Accurate documentation of assessments and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care per orders and care plans.
• Monitor patient condition and report changes.
• Assist with medication management and adherence.
• Perform ordered procedures safely and accurately.
• Teach patients and families in self-care and health maintenance.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care and outcomes.
• Coordinate care with RNs, physicians, and team.

Skills

Home health nursing

Patient assessment

Clear communication

Medication support

Documentation

Education

RN license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Role: Provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care according to orders and established care plans.


• Monitor patient condition, report changes, and support clinical decision-making in coordination with RNs and physicians.


• Assist with medication management and ensure adherence to prescribed regimens.


• Perform ordered procedures and treatments safely and accurately.


• Teach and support patients and families in self-care and health maintenance.


• Maintain thorough, accurate documentation of patient assessments, care provided, and outcomes.


• Communicate effectively with the care team to coordinate ongoing care needs.

Qualifications & Skills: Licensed/credentialed for home health nursing, strong patient assessment and observation skills, safe procedure performance, clear communication, medication support capability, and accurate recordkeeping.