Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health

Humana; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 44,600 - 61,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Fort Payne seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver personalized care in a home health setting. You will manage care plans and collaborate with a dedicated medical team to support patient recovery. The role requires valid licensing and experience in a clinical environment, offering a competitive pay range of $28.00 – $40.00 per visit, with benefits including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license in the practicing state.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.
• Two years experience as an LPN/LVN in a clinical setting, preferably in a home health or hospice setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services under the direction of an RN.
• Provide skilled nursing interventions and maintain contact with patients.
• Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct regarding confidential information.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nursing

Patient care

Effective communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing Program

Job description

Join to apply for the Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health role at Humana.

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first.

You’ll provide personalized, one‑on‑one care that helps patients regain independence in the comfort of their homes. Working closely with a dedicated team of physicians and clinicians, you’ll develop and manage care plans that support recovery and help patients get back to the life they love.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services under the direction of an RN in compliance with the state's Nurse Practice Act, applicable licensure/certification requirements, healthcare standards, governmental laws and regulations, and CenterWell Home Health policies and procedures.
• Provide skilled nursing interventions in the treatment of the patient/clients illness, rehabilitative needs and preventative care. Utilize a holistic approach in the provision of problem‑specific therapeutic interventions, teaching and training activities in accordance with the plan of care.
• Apply knowledge and skills in accordance with accepted standards of clinical practice to facilitate problem resolution and achieve individualized patient goals and outcomes.
• Confer with the RN Supervisor regarding needed changes in the Plan of Treatment. Accept verbal orders from physicians permitted by state law/regulations/Nurse Practice Act and communicate these orders to the RN Supervisor.
• Utilize a systematic, individualized goal/outcome‑driven approach in implementing the nursing plan of care.
• Maintain contact with patients, physicians, clinical manager(s), and other members of the healthcare team in a timely manner regarding patient/family needs and status changes. Participate in care coordination activities and discharge planning as appropriate.
• Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct in relation to confidential information. Share information only when the recipient’s right to access is clearly established and the sharing of such information is in the best interests of the patient.
• Appropriately communicate to ensure adherence to professional standards in the provision of and availability of supplies, materials and equipment needed to safely and effectively implement the plan of care.
• Prepare, submit and maintain documentation as required by the Company and/or facility. Visit/shift notes documented on day services are rendered.

Required Experience/Skills

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program or accredited School of Vocational Nursing.
• Current nursing license in the practicing state.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.
• Two years experience as an LPN/LVN in a clinical setting, preferably in a home health or hospice setting.

Pay Range

• $28.00 – $40.00 per visit/unit
• $44,600 – $61,400 per year base pay

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offer competitive benefits that support whole‑person well‑being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid time off (including company and personal holidays), short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.