Licensed Practical Nurse (Home Health)

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a Home Health Nurse to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in the home setting, coordinating with care plans, and ensuring safety and comfort for patients and families.

The Home Health Nurse will monitor patients, review medications, educate caregivers, and document all care to support continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver skilled nursing care independently in the home setting.
• Strong clinical assessment skills for home health.
• Experience with monitoring vital signs and recognizing changes.
• Knowledge of medication review practices and patient safety.
• Competency in performing required clinical procedures.
• Excellent communication and teaching skills for patients and caregivers.
• Thorough documentation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with approved care plans.
• Verify care plans and ensure nursing interventions align with orders.
• Monitor patient condition and vital signs; recognize and report changes.
• Review medication regimens and support safe medication practices.
• Perform ordered procedures and required clinical tasks.
• Educate patients and caregivers on care needs, treatments, and self-management.
• Document all care accurately and promptly to support continuity of care.

Skills

Independent home care

Clinical assessment

Vital signs monitoring

Medication review

Procedures competency

Patient education

Accurate documentation

Job description

Home Health Nurse providing skilled nursing care to patients in their homes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with approved care plans.


• Verify care plans and ensure nursing interventions align with orders.


• Monitor patient condition and vital signs; recognize and report changes.


• Review medication regimens and support safe medication practices.


• Perform ordered procedures and required clinical tasks.


• Educate patients and caregivers on care needs, treatments, and self-management.


• Document all care accurately and promptly to support continuity of care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to deliver skilled nursing care independently in the home setting.


• Strong clinical assessment and monitoring skills.


• Knowledge of medication review practices and patient safety.


• Proficient in performing ordered procedures.


• Excellent communication and teaching skills for patients and caregivers.


• Thorough documentation skills and attention to detail.