Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health

Health eCareers; Glen Carbon (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare team dedicated to providing exceptional home care services. This role involves delivering direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, ensuring patients receive the best possible support in the comfort of their homes. With a focus on compassionate service, you will engage in various nursing activities, from patient teaching to managing medical supplies. This innovative company values its employees, offering a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Up to $2500 sign-on bonus

Cell phone and laptop provided

Mileage Reimbursement $.70 per mile

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance paid for by BJC

Pension Plan/403(b) Plan funded by BJC

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition Assistance available

Paid Time Off benefit

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Provides direct patient care activities under RN supervision.
• Implements treatments and procedures within LPN scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides general nursing services under physician supervision.
• Manages inventory of supplies and medications.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing Process

Lab Procedures

Patient Teaching

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Medical Equipment

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Join a well–connected team in providing care for indidviduals in their own homes. Wonderful and supportive management team!

Schedule

• Monday – Friday days
• Weekend/Holiday/On–call rotation

Region

• Home Health team in Illinois – greater St. Louis Area

Perks

• Up to $2500 sign–on bonus for full–time!
• Cell phone and laptop provided
• Mileage Reimbursement $.70 per mile (follows IRS rates)

Overview

BJC Home Care offers patients and their families a complete range of home care services, including skilled nursing services, adult and pediatric hospice and supportive care, rehabilitation therapy, home infusion therapy, infusion treatment rooms, home medical equipment and high–tech respiratory care. Specialty home care programs also are available, including adult and pediatric asthma, cardiac, diabetes, orthopedic and wound care programs.

BJC Home Care provides care to thousands of patients in both Missouri and Illinois. Serving more than 25 counties, it has become the largest home care network in the region and one of the largest in the country.

The Alton Intermittent Home Care Department of BJC Home Care Services provides home visits to patients in Alton, Illinois and several nearby counties, with 24 hour on–call home care nursing supervision. Our JCAHO accredited, multi–disciplinary approach combines leading edge technology with a firm belief in the powerful recuperative advantages of receiving home care.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care activities, utilizing the nursing process, under the supervision of the RN.

Responsibilities

• Provides general nursing services to patients under the supervision of a physician.
• Performs various lab procedures according to set standards.
• Manages inventory of supplies and medications.
• Implements treatments and procedures within the scope of practice for the Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides patient teaching and discharge planning. Participates in professional development and life long learning.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

– Nursing

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Driver's License
• Licensed Practical Nurse

Preferred Requirements

Experience

• 2 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well–being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer