Home Health LPN: Caring Home Visits & Hospice Support

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Prepaid tuition assistance program

Job summary

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System is offering a position for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Chester County, PA. The LPN will provide direct nursing care to home health and hospice patients, observing their needs and adapting the care plan as necessary.

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, be a graduate of an NLN accredited practical nursing program, and possess a current LPN-PA license and Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.

The role requires collaboration with RNs and active participation in patient care within various geographic areas served by the agency.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification is required.
• Current LPN-PA license required for this position.
• Driver's License and Car Insurance are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provides home health or hospice services to patients through home visits.
• Documents all interventions and patient responses accurately in records.
• Participates in performance improvement activities as requested.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Patient care

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Graduated from an NLN accredited practical nursing program

Job description

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System is offering a position for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Chester County, PA. The LPN will provide direct nursing care to home health and hospice patients, observing their needs and adapting the care plan as necessary.

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, be a graduate of an NLN accredited practical nursing program, and possess a current LPN-PA license and Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.

The role requires collaboration with RNs and active participation in patient care within various geographic areas served by the agency.