Home Health LPN - Day Shift, Make a Real Impact

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; Powder Springs (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System, Inc. in Georgia is seeking a full-time LPN for day shifts in home health across Wellstar territory, including Kennestone, Cobb, North Fulton and Paulding. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient‑centered care under RN supervision.

Core duties include direct patient care, care coordination, patient education, and accurate documentation. One year of clinical home health or medical‑surgical experience is preferred; LPN licensure and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• One year clinical experience in home health or medical-surgical care preferred.
• All required certifications must be current at hire.
• LPN license must be active; BLS certification required.
• Experience in an acute care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and assist with managing patients total needs following physician orders with RN oversight and utilization of nursing process.
• Performs routine nursing procedures to meet the need of the patient under the supervision of RN.
• Meets established productivity standards.
• Coordinates care and services with RN and other team members.
• Informs RN, therapist, and/or clinical supervisor of changes in patients condition, as appropriate.
• Collaborates with RN to develop and revise individual plan of care based on patient need and physician order.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Home Health leadership.
• Serves as patient educator to foster self care or caregiver support for the home patient.
• Be aware and report concerns to authorities or agency leadership on any issues that affect patient or staff safety.
• Responsible for accurate completion of required documentation within established timeframe.
• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate application of regulatory guidelines.
• Participates in care team conferences with co-workers.
• Responsible for checking voice mail box and secure messaging a minimum of once daily.
• Participates in the orientation and education of new employees and nursing students as appropriate.
• Responsible for attending continuing education and in-services as directed and needed.
• Accepts responsibility to remain current in clinical knowledge for the care of the home health patient.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Organization

Time management

Clinical assessment

Communication

Home health visits

Windows OS

EHR

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Home health software

EHR systems

Windows OS

Email

Job description

Wellstar Health System, Inc. in Georgia is seeking a full-time LPN for day shifts in home health across Wellstar territory, including Kennestone, Cobb, North Fulton and Paulding. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient‑centered care under RN supervision.

Core duties include direct patient care, care coordination, patient education, and accurate documentation. One year of clinical home health or medical‑surgical experience is preferred; LPN licensure and BLS certification are required.