Home Health LPN

Interim HealthCare Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Travel time reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Holiday pay

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Family Medical Leave

Continuing education benefits

Discounted tuition

Job summary

InterimHealthCare Inc. in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This part-time or full-time role provides home-based nursing care to patients, often after hospital discharge, under RN supervision.

You will join a team delivering quality patient care, taking vitals, and educating families while coordinating with physicians and other care professionals. A Colorado LPN license and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program and active LPN license in Colorado.
• Minimum of six (6) months of LPN experience, ideally in home healthcare.
• Wound and/or Med Surg experience is preferred.
• CPR Certification (demonstration course required).
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.
• Clinical proficiency in nursing, strong communication skills and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based care to patients with illnesses, injuries and chronic diseases—often after hospital discharge—under the supervision of an RN.
• Work with a team of physicians, RNs, CNAs and aides to deliver quality patient care.
• Take patient vitals, do assessments, document progress and report changes to the RN supervisor.
• Assist the RN in carrying out the patient’s plan of care and teach patient self-care techniques.
• Educate family on the patient’s plan of care, medication and home safety.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and plan for discharge.

Skills

Compassion

Strong communication

Clinical nursing skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

LPN license in Colorado

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Status: Part Time or Full Time

Visit rates: $35 per visit, plus travel time compensation

Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

in Colorado Springs, CO

Experience a work culture where nurses are valued, management backs you and you’re empowered to be a patient’s advocate. At InterimHealthCare®, these are just a few of the rewards you’ll enjoy as a Home Health LPN.

What sets us apart? For starters, more than 65 percent of our leaders are nurses and medical professionals. So, we know firsthand what it takes to be a nurse and the sacrifices you make to serve others. We also understand the importance of being a voice for your patients so they can receive the resources and care they deserve—and we’ll be there to support you. If you share our passion for patient-centered care, you are made for this!

Our Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses enjoy some notable benefits:

• Competitive weekly pay with travel time and mileage reimbursement for full time
• Holiday pay and Paid Time Off for full-time employees
• Medical and life insurance for full-time employees
• Dental, vision, and supplemental insurance available for all employees
• Paid Family and Medical Leave
• One-on-one patient care that allows you to make a meaningful impact
• Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance
• Supportive management team dedicated to your success
• Continuing education benefits and discounted tuition through Colorado Christian University and Rasmussen University

As a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Provide home-based care to patients with illnesses, injuries and chronic diseases—often after hospital discharge—under the supervision of anRN
• Work with a team of physicians, RNs, CNAs and aides to deliver quality patient care
• Take patient vitals, do assessments, document progress and report changes to RN supervisor
• Assist RN in carrying out patient’s plan of care and teaching patient self-caretechniques
• Educate family on the patient’s plan of care, medication and home safety
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and plan for discharge

A few must-haves for Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses:

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program and active LPN license inColorado
• Minimum of six (6) monthsof LPN experience, ideally in home healthcare
• Wound and/or Med Surg experience is preferred
• CPR Certification (demonstration course required)
• Knowledge of state and federal home healthregulations
• Clinical proficiency in nursing, strong communication skills and compassion

Why Work for InterimHealthCare?

Founded in 1966, InterimHealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to nurses is expressed through our passion to put patients first; a culture that values and appreciates nurses; and our ongoing efforts to advocate for nurses in ways that elevate their profession and reward their sacrificial work. Join a nationwide network of nurses who have rediscovered the passion that led them to nursing.

InterimHealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Application Deadline: Accepting ongoing applications.