Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate, in-home nursing care. You will perform patient assessments, administer medications, monitor chronic conditions, and document care in an EMR.

The role emphasizes safety, education for patients and families, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care in Rutherfordton, NC.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license and ability to deliver patient-centered nursing care.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and monitoring skills.
• Proficiency with EMR documentation and accurate charting.
• Excellent communication and teaching skills for patients and families.
• Team-oriented mindset, professionalism, and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing assessments and develop/adjust care based on patient needs.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and according to care plans.
• Monitor and support chronic condition management.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress in the EMR.
• Educate patients and families to promote understanding and self-management.
• Promote safety, comfort, and independence in the home setting.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.

Skills

LPN license

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Role: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Provide compassionate, skilled nursing care to patients in their homes. Conduct patient assessments, administer medications and treatments, monitor chronic conditions, and document all care accurately in an electronic medical record (EMR).

Key Duties

• Perform ongoing assessments and develop/adjust care based on patient needs


• Administer medications and treatments safely and according to care plans


• Monitor and support chronic condition management


• Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress in the EMR


• Educate patients and families to promote understanding and self-management


• Promote safety, comfort, and independence in the home setting


• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care

Qualifications & Skills

• Current LPN license and ability to deliver patient-centered nursing care


• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and monitoring skills


• Proficiency with EMR documentation and accurate charting


• Excellent communication and teaching skills for patients and families


• Team-oriented mindset, professionalism, and commitment to safety