Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health

Humana; Newberry (SC); On-site; USD 44,600 - 61,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Home Health LPN in Newberry, SC. This role involves providing personalized care to patients in their homes, managing care plans, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will have a valid nursing license and two years of LPN experience, preferably in home health. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license in South Carolina required.
• Two years of LPN/LVN experience in a clinical or home health setting.
• CPR certification must be current.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services under RN direction.
• Implement individualized patient care plans and document appropriately.
• Confer with RN supervisor on treatment plans and patient status.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

Graduated from an accredited practical nursing program

Job description

Home Health LPN

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first. Make a meaningful impact every day as a CenterWell Home Health nurse. 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 licensing, and CenterWell Home Health policies and procedures.
• Provide skilled nursing interventions in the treatment of patient illness, rehabilitative needs, and preventive 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 the physician 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 managers, 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 regarding information that is confidential in nature. 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 days 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.

Compensation

Pay per visit/unit: $28.00 – $40.00. Annual base pay: $44,600 – $61,400.

Benefits

Humana offers competitive benefits including medical, dental and vision, 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid time off, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance and more.

About CenterWell Home Health

CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech‑language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers – all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence.

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. Humana also takes affirmative action in compliance with applicable laws and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.