Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Alternate Solutions Health Network, LLC; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401k participation

Company paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Alternate Solutions Health Network, LLC is seeking an experienced LPN for home-based nursing across Dayton, West Carrolton, Kettering and surrounding areas in Ohio. Join an interdisciplinary team focused on compassionate, high-quality patient care and reduced hospital readmissions.

You will provide skilled nursing care in patients’ homes, work autonomously, and follow care plans designed by physicians and case managers. On-call requirements apply as part of a dedicated clinical team.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current license in the state of employment.
• Minimum one-year experience as a LPN in an acute care setting.
• Home care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care in a patient’s home as directed by the attending physician.
• Manage time efficiently while working autonomously.
• Educate patients and families and follow care plans to support recovery.

Skills

LPN license

Home care

Compassionate communication

Job description

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We're dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

Agency: Kettering Home Care. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:15AM - 5:00PM with on-call requirements. Territory: Clinicians will work in Dayton, West Carrolton, Kettering, and the surrounding areas. Requirement: Minimum one-year experience as an LPN in an acute care setting.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Care and compassion are at the heart of what you'll do as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care and producing positive outcomes for your patient population. You'll provide home-based nursing care for patients as directed by the attending physician and by following the order sets and goals created by the Case Manager. Interacting with patients' families while caring for your patients and experiencing the rewarding privilege to be part of every step of their recovery journey. Home care provides context and real-world perspective about what will really help patients restore their health.

WHAT WE OFFER

We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. We've launched a new guaranteed base hourly rate plus a generous uncapped bonus structure which is designed to reward excellence, encourage growth, and recognize the incredible impact our Clinicians make every day. We pay mileage and have additional bonus opportunities. Our schedules are flexible, and you'll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions. Our benefits package is also competitive in the market.

• We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you.
• Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off.
• Opportunity to participate in 401k.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.

HOW YOU'LL WORK

You'll provide skilled nursing care in a patient's home as directed by the attending physician. You will work autonomously, so you need to be efficient in managing your time. You'll be responsible for all practices and duties within the scope of practice outlined by the state.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Plan of Care: Provide skilled nursing care as ordered by the attending physician and observe and monitor patient conditions and notify case manager of any changes in the patient's condition.
• Minimize Patient Risk: Administer medication as prescribed by the physician and help decrease re-hospitalizations by educating the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions.
• Family Educator/Advocate: Educate the patient and family on the disease process using teach back methods to ensure patient and family understanding.
• Policies: Completes all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
• Rules and Regulations: Understand and follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and communicate changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisors.
• Operations: Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.

HARD & SOFT SKILLS

• Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude.
• Patience is a virtue when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
• Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current license in the state of employment.
• Minimum one-year experience as a LPN in an acute care setting.
• Home care experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver.
• Capable of all physical demands.

We are proud to be part of the Alternate Solutions Health Network family. #INDKHC9

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kettering Home Care is a partner with Alternate Solutions Health Network.

ASHN will never ask, nor require a candidate to provide money for work equipment and network access during the application process. If you become aware of any instances where you as a candidate are asked to provide information and do not believe it is a legitimate request from Humana or affiliate, please contact [e-mail] to validate the request.

Post-acute care is at the center of improving health outcomes. We care for patients where they spend the majority of their time - in their homes. This privileged position allows us to see things that are invisible to a patient's primary care or hospital physician, and to deliver the best possible care tailored to each patient's setting. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve away from hospital-centric care, our work, caring for patients in their homes becomes more important than ever. Our success helping patients recover comes from engaging with them. We start at the facility bedside and coordinate each patient's transition back to their home, ensuring a smooth transition and that their care plan is right for them. We support complex, high-acuity, medically-at-risk aging patients. This is the most challenging group of individuals to serve, and we find it the most rewarding. And we do this all in partnership with health systems. Together we create a seamless care environment that enables patients to receive excellent care in the setting that best meets their needs.