In-Home LPN: Skilled Nursing & Patient Care

Galaxy Personal Care Services LLC; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Abound Home Health Care seeks a reliable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes. The LPN works under the supervision of an RN and follows each patient’s individualized plan of care.

The role includes monitoring vital signs, administering medications, wound care, and patient education, with documentation of visits and communication of changes to the supervising RN.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in Indiana.
• Experience in home health or community-based care preferred.
• Ability to monitor vital signs and changes in patient condition.
• Ability to administer medications and treatments accurately.
• Wound care skills as applicable to home health settings.
• Provide patient and caregiver education.
• Document visits timely and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care in the patient’s home.
• Monitor vital signs and changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Perform wound care and other skilled nursing procedures as appropriate.
• Provide patient and caregiver education.
• Complete accurate and timely visit documentation.
• Communicate changes in condition to the supervising RN and provider.
• Follow agency policies and infection control practices.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Time management

Nursing assessment

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Tools

EMR/EHR documentation

Job description

Abound Home Health Care seeks a reliable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes. The LPN works under the supervision of an RN and follows each patient’s individualized plan of care.

The role includes monitoring vital signs, administering medications, wound care, and patient education, with documentation of visits and communication of changes to the supervising RN.