Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health

PruittHealth; Black Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Home Health in North Carolina. New pay-per-point model offers top industry compensation with higher pay for visits requiring greater effort. Eligible applicants in Buncombe or Madison County are encouraged to apply.

As part of the team, you will provide basic nursing care under RN supervision, document care, and participate in ongoing programs and quality initiatives while maintaining licensure and pursuing career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or a graduate of an accredited/approved LPN program.
• 1 year of practical nursing experience minimum.
• Current and unrestricted LPN licensure in state of practice; liability insurance for home visits.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care and interventions to home health patients under RN supervision.
• Monitors, documents, and reports patient health progress using required forms and systems.
• Communicates changes to RN supervisors and care team promptly.
• Completes documentation timely and accurately at the point of care.
• Meets agency productivity standards and uses time/resources efficiently.
• Participates in required trainings, surveys, and case conferences.
• Maintains licensure and certifications to meet regulations.

Skills

Basic nursing care

Home health nursing

Self-directed work

Communication with care team

Education

Nursing degree or LPN program

Job description

Job Description - Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health (2611447)

Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health - 2611447

Description

Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Home Health Services

Special consideration for applicants who currently live in or commutable to Buncombe or Madison County, North Carolina

Home is where the heart is! That's why PruittHealth @ Home is committed to caring for our patients and residents, as well as providing our employees with a rewarding career as a member of our PruittHealth family.

New Pay Per Point Model - Top pay in the industry

Our Compensation Plan for our clinicians is top of market and pays higher for visits that require greater effort. By assigning higher point values, we can directly tie your compensation to the work you perform, and time spent outside of a visit.

JOB PURPOSE

Provide basic skilled nursing care under RN supervision, through proficient application of nursing process.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides basic nursing care and interventions to home health patients, according to state and industry best practices.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of home care and competency in nursing for specific patient care skills, required for the provision of patient care.
• Monitors, documents and reports progress of patient's health and condition using required documents via clinician preferred technology, and within established timelines
• Communicates with RN supervisors and patient care team (as appropriate) of any changes noted during care.
• Completes documentation timely, accurately, and at the point of care, according to industry standards (e.g., ABN's, subsequent visits, physician orders, care coordination, etc.).
• Meets agency productivity standards and utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Participates in center/agency surveys (Licensure/Joint Commission), mandatory in-services, case conferences, staff meetings, and programs (e.g., Performance Improvement Program) as required.
• Follows established safety regulations and procedures and reports job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards, as necessary.
• Maintains current license, certification, and clinical records to meet federal, state and agency regulations and guidelines
• Ability to be self-directed, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.

As a member of our team

clinicians will have access to top-of-the-market pay structures with unlimited income potential, progressive benefit plan, mileage reimbursement, opportunity for career growth, additional pay incentives, and flexible schedules - plus a great team environment that reflects our commitment to caring for our 16,000 partners.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or a graduate of an accredited/approved LPN program.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Minimum of one (1) year of practical nursing experience

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW

• Current and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in state of practice.
• Liability insurance to complete home visits

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous home health/hospice experience preferred, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Acute care experience with adult and aging populations.

Family Makes Us Stronger.

Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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