Home Health LPN: In-Home Nursing with Impact

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct home health or hospice nursing care, following the Plan of Care set by the RN and interdisciplinary team. You will perform nursing procedures within your scope and document interventions and patient responses in the medical record.

Regular home visits are required, with updates to the POC as patient and family needs evolve. Pennsylvania LPN licensure and a valid driver's license are required to serve the region.

Qualifications

• LPN provides direct nursing care to home health or hospice patients within LPN scope.
• Follows the Plan of Care established by the RN and Interdisciplinary Team.
• Documents all interventions and patient/family responses in the medical record.
• Completes patient notes the same day care is provided.
• Maintains and updates the Plan of Care with the RN team.
• Performs nursing procedures and preventative/palliative care per Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities

• Provides home health or hospice services through regularly scheduled visits.
• Documents and tracks patient responses and medications.
• Reviews and updates the Plan of Care with RN and team manager.
• Participates in performance improvement activities as requested.

Skills

BLS/CPR

Valid Driver's License

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - PA licensure

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct home health or hospice nursing care, following the Plan of Care set by the RN and interdisciplinary team. You will perform nursing procedures within your scope and document interventions and patient responses in the medical record.

Regular home visits are required, with updates to the POC as patient and family needs evolve. Pennsylvania LPN licensure and a valid driver's license are required to serve the region.