Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health

Humana; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 44,600 - 61,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Savannah is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide personalized care in home health settings. The LPN will follow care plans developed with physicians and oversee patient recovery. Two years of clinical experience and a current nursing license are required. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $28.00 to $40.00 per visit, with a benefits package to support employee health and wellness.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license in the practicing state.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Two years experience as an LPN/LVN in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services under RN's direction.
• Utilize a holistic approach in the provision of therapeutic interventions.
• Maintain contact with patients, physicians, and healthcare team.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical practice standards

Communication

Holistic approach

Education

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program

Job description

Overview

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 a RN in compliance with the state's Nurse Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirement, applicable 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 physician where 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 in relation to 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 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

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 offer competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off, disability, life insurance, and more.

About Us

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.

About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell is focused on whole-person health. We proudly employ clinicians who are committed to putting health first.

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 to employ and advance individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions on valid job requirements.