In-Home LPN: Compassionate Patient Care Specialist

WVU Medicine; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SHC WVUHS Home Care in Martinsburg, WV seeks an LPN to provide direct and indirect nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision. You will collaborate with patients, families and the care team to implement and evaluate care plans.

Responsibilities include applying the nursing process, ensuring patient safety and comfort, documenting care and communicating needs to the RN. Requires LPN license, CPR within 30 days, and a valid driver’s license; 20 scheduled weekly hours.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license issued by the state or multi-state license via the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Valid driver’s license.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Performs and monitors basic patient care according to policies and procedures.
• Uses nursing process including assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating to meet the patient’s physical and psychological needs.
• Provides a safe and comfortable environment in the patient’s home.
• Maintains patient confidentiality according to policies and procedures.
• Communicates patient care problems or needs to the RN and care team to ensure continuity of care.
• Documents nursing interventions and patient responses and collaborates with RN as needed.

Skills

Home care nursing

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license

CPR certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

SHC WVUHS Home Care in Martinsburg, WV seeks an LPN to provide direct and indirect nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision. You will collaborate with patients, families and the care team to implement and evaluate care plans.

Responsibilities include applying the nursing process, ensuring patient safety and comfort, documenting care and communicating needs to the RN. Requires LPN license, CPR within 30 days, and a valid driver’s license; 20 scheduled weekly hours.