In-Home Private Duty Nurse (LPN/RN)

At Home Healthcare; Foster (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

At Home Healthcare in Foster, Kentucky, is seeking a skilled home health nurse to provide in-home care. You will administer medications, monitor patient status, and educate patients and families on self-care and disease management.

Qualifications include a valid Kentucky nursing license (LPN or RN), CPR certification, and TB testing. The role involves following care plans, maintaining documentation, and participating in on-call coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid Kentucky nursing license (LPN or RN) required.
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Current TB skin test or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled nursing care in the home to patients in accordance with the service plan and physician orders.
• Performs all aspects of patient care ensuring safety and reducing errors.
• Promotes patient health through teaching and rehabilitative measures.
• Assists patients in learning self-care techniques.
• Prepares clinical progress notes and follows the client service plan.
• Submits notes and visit verifications promptly.
• Maintains current Kentucky nursing license and adheres to infection control policies.
• Participates in on-call schedule to attend care needs outside regular hours.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Medications administration

Patient education

Education

Kentucky nursing license (LPN or RN)

CPR certification

TB skin test

Job description

At Home Healthcare in Foster, Kentucky, is seeking a skilled home health nurse to provide in-home care. You will administer medications, monitor patient status, and educate patients and families on self-care and disease management.

Qualifications include a valid Kentucky nursing license (LPN or RN), CPR certification, and TB testing. The role involves following care plans, maintaining documentation, and participating in on-call coverage as needed.