Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health

Health eCareers; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support the St. Louis Home Health team. This role involves providing direct patient care, implementing treatment plans, and working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma and LPN certification, with experience in home health preferred. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life 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.
• Participates in professional development and lifelong learning.
• Assists in developing and updating the plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatments and procedures within the scope of practice for LPN.
• Provides patient teaching and discharge planning.
• Performs patient assessment and evaluation.

Skills

Patient care

IV management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

LPN – IV Cert

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

LPN supporting St. Louis Home Health team.

North Region.

Monday – Friday days

Rotating weekends/holidays and on call.

Med/surge or previous Home Health experience preferred!

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 Metro St. Louis Intermittent Home Care Department of BJC Home Care Services provides home visits to patients in the metropolitan St. Louis area 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 including IV management, utilizing the nursing process, under the supervision of the RN.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs patient assessment and evaluation with regard to the patient's age and developmental needs.
• Assists in developing and updating the plan of care with regard to the patient's age and developmental needs.
• Implements plan of care with regard to the patient's age and developmental needs.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

– Nursing

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Driver's License
• LPN – IV Cert

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