Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN, Home Health

6 Degrees Search; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Job summary

6 Degrees Search seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Home Health in Brooklyn Park, MN. You will deliver direct skilled nursing care under RN supervision, follow physician orders, administer medications, monitor vitals, and educate patients and families to promote independence.

Schedule is Monday to Friday, 8-5, with a $5,000 bonus opportunity. Travel within the assigned territory is required and you will supervise Home Health Aides and contribute to care planning and documentation.

Qualifications

• One year of clinical experience and one year of home health experience.
• Must be licensed as LPN/LVN in the state of operation.
• CPR certification must be current.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision.
• Administer medications, wound care, injections, IV therapy, and monitor vitals.
• Educate patients and families on disease process and self-care.

Skills

Home health care

Clinical care

Patient education

Education

Practical or vocational nursing program

CPR certification

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN, Home Health Brooklyn Park, MN

Bonus: $5,000

Schedule: M-F, 8-5

Responsibilities:

• Deliver direct skilled nursing care in patients' homes per the physician-ordered plan of care under RN supervision.
• Execute prescribed treatments including wound care, medication administration, injections, IV therapy, vital signs monitoring, and patient education.
• Monitor patient condition and promptly report changes to the RN or physician.
• Collaborate with the RN Case Manager and interdisciplinary team on care plan development and updates.
• Educate patients and families on disease process, medications, safety, and self-care to foster independence.
• Supervise Home Health Aides and provide feedback on assigned care tasks.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation per agency, state, and payer guidelines.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and quality initiatives.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety and infection control protocols during home visits.
• Manage efficient travel and visit scheduling within the assigned territory.

Qualifications:

• One year of clinical experience and one year of home health experience
• Ability to provide nursing visits according to the treatment as prescribed by the physician and provide and maintain paperwork to maintain accurate and complete medical records

Required Certifications and Licensures:

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program
• Currently Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of agency operation
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role
• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations