Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Summit Home Care & Hospice; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 38,572 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $3,000

Mileage reimbursement

AI-assisted documentation

Job summary

Summit Home Care & Hospice is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our Home Health team in the New Albany, OH area. The role involves traveling to patient homes, following care plans, and coordinating with the care team to achieve positive patient outcomes.

Full-time position with Monday–Friday hours, standard business hours, and occasional on-call rotation. Mileage reimbursement and AI-assisted documentation help streamline charting and administration.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Active Ohio LPN/LVN license required.
• 3 years of nursing experience preferred.
• Experience in community/home health and/or medical/surgical preferred.
• Adherence to professional standards, good verbal/written communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift/transfer patients and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Follow plan of care, provide treatments, and collaborate with the team.
• Document accurately and timely per plan of care.
• Educate patient and family on self-care and diagnosis.
• Coordinate home health services and report needs to RN or Clinic Manager.
• Utilize equipment and supplies following aseptic technique.
• Contribute to personal and professional development.
• Perform other duties including hospice care as census allows.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Lift/transfer patients

Education

LPN/LVN license in OH

Graduate of accredited LPN program

Job description

$3,000 sign on bonus!!Summit Home Care and Hospice is searching for an experienced and motivated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Home Health team. We’re committed to providing comprehensive healthcare services in the comfort of our patients' homes to positively impact quality of life by redefining the delivery of care.Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):Hours: Monday - Friday; Standard Business Hours & Occasional On-Call RotationPay: $28-$31 hourlyWork Setting: On the Road for Patient Visits & Training at the Local Office or RemotelyLocation: New Albany, OH & Westerville, OH (Surrounding Areas)Expected Travel: ~30-Mile Radius (Mileage Reimbursed)Responsibilities:Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.Follow the plan of care, provide treatments, and work collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.Implement plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.Provide accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.Assesses and provide patient and family/caregiver education regarding self-care techniques and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.Participate in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Clinic Manager.Use and/or prepare equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently adhering to aseptic technique.Participate in personal and professional growth and development.Perform other duties assigned by the registered nurse, including caring for hospice patients as census allows.Qualifications:Must be a graduate from an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.Must hold a valid/active license as a Practical Nurse (LPN) or Vocational Nurse (LVN) in Ohio.3 years of nursing experience, preferred.Prior experience in community/home health and/or medical/surgical, preferred.Comply with accepted professional standards and practices.Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organizational skills.Must be able to lift, position or transfer patients and lift supplies and equipment.Why Summit?We offer a well-rounded benefits package to support you both at work and at home. Full-time team members have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with extras like life and disability insurance, FSAs/HSAs, telehealth services, and a 401(k) with company match. Part-time employees are also eligible for many of these great benefits. We also offer paid time off, six standard holidays each year plus a bonus day to celebrate your birthday, paid sick time, and free continuing education (CEUs) for full-time and part-time staff. Because our roles involve travel, we provide mileage reimbursement based on current fuel costs. To make your day-to-day easier, we also provide AI-assisted clinical documentation to help streamline charting and reduce administrative time.