Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Paycom - ATS; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

1:1 nurse-to-patient ratios

Flexible assignments

Tuition discounts (Rasmussen Univ.)

PTO/Holiday Pay/Medical & Dental & 401

Job summary

Interim HealthCare is seeking Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas. This role offers home-based, one-on-one patient care with flexible assignments and competitive visit rates.

You will join a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care after hospital discharge. Applicants should be a graduate of an accredited practical nursing program, hold an active Indiana LPN license and CPR certification, with at least 1 year of LPN experience,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program with an active Indiana LPN license.
• Minimum of 1 year of LPN experience, ideally in home healthcare.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based care to patients in their residences under RN supervision.
• Collaborate with physicians, RNs, CNAs and aides to ensure quality care.
• Take patient vitals, perform assessments, document progress and report changes.
• Assist RN in implementing the plan of care and teaching self-care to patients.
• Educate family on the plan of care, medications and home safety.
• Coordinate patient care and discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

LPN license (Indiana)

CPR certification

Communication & compassion

1 year LPN experience

Education

Practical Nursing program graduate

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Home Healthin Merrillville, IN and surrounding areasDiscover a new lane in nursing and earn top pay doing what you are made to do. The last few years have put unbearable pressure on nurses. The long hours, relentless demands and sacrifices have become too much—but there is another option. One that will reignite the passion that led you to nursing. It’s a path that leads home, where one-on-one care is the norm and you can direct your own day.Interim HealthCare, the nation’s first home care company, is hiring Home Health LPNs who want to experience nursing on a whole new level, where care is personal and the perks are exceptional.Our Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses enjoy some notable benefits:Market competitive visit ratesMileage reimbursement1:1 nurse-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomesFlexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balanceClinician Friendly EMR!Tuition discounts through Rasmussen UniversityPTO, Holiday Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision & 401(k) BenefitsAs a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:Provide home-based care to patients with illnesses, injuries and chronic diseases—often after hospital discharge—under the supervision of an RNWork with a team of physicians, RNs, CNAs and aides to deliver quality patient careTake patient vitals, do assessments, document progress and report changes to RN supervisorAssist RN in carrying out patient’s plan of care and teaching patient self-care techniquesEducate family on the patient’s plan of care, medication and home safetyCollaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and plan for dischargeA few must-haves for Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses:Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program and active LPN license in IndianaMinimum of 1 year of LPN experience, ideally in home healthcare, or completion of office’s preceptor programCPR certificationKnowledge of state and federal home health regulationsClinical proficiency in nursing, strong communication skills and compassionWhy Work for Interim HealthCare?Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to nurses is expressed through our passion to put patients first; a culture that values and appreciates nurses; and our ongoing efforts to advocate for nurses in ways that elevate their profession and reward their sacrificial work. Join a nationwide network of nurses who have rediscovered the passion that led them to nursing.Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.