Home Health LPN - Plains, PA

LHC Group; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate LPN to provide quality care in patients' homes. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, requiring the ability to observe and report on patient conditions while collaborating with healthcare teams. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization offers a supportive environment for professional growth and work-life balance. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families, and take your nursing career to new heights with this rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

Employee wellness programs

Flexibility for work-life balance

Holidays & paid time off

Continuing education opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Company-wide support & resources

Qualifications

• Current LPN licensure in the state of practice.
• CPR Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by state laws.
• Completes a progress note for each visit and submits to the agency daily.
• Observes and reports the patient's nursing needs and response to treatment.

Skills

Patient Care

Technical Skilled Care

Communication

Observation

Education

LPN Licensure

CPR Certification

Job description

We are hiring a LPN/Licensed Practical Nurse to join our passionate team in Plains, PA!

Full Time & Part Time Hours Available.

At Geisinger Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust, and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve — it truly is all about helping people.

We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you:

• Employee wellness programs
• Flexibility for true work-life balance
• Holidays & paid time off
• Continuing education & career growth opportunities
• Company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals

Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!

The Licensed Practical Nurse in Home Health is responsible for providing quality patient care and performing technical skilled care in the patient's home.

Responsibilities

• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the healthcare team. May not alter the plan of care.
• Completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes to the agency daily.
• Continuously observes and reports the patient's nursing needs. Instructs the patient's family in care and maintenance of a healthy environment for the patient.
• Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and/or physician the patient's response to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition.

Education and Experience

License Requirements

• Current LPN licensure in the state of practice.
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• CPR Certification required.

Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Geisinger Home Health, a part of the LHC Group family of providers, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.