Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN, Home Health

Accounting Search; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Accounting Search is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for home health in the Brooklyn Park, MN area. The role involves delivering skilled nursing care in patients’ homes under RN supervision, with duties including wound care, injections, IV therapy, and patient education.

You will monitor patient conditions, document care, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to update care plans while traveling within the territory and adhering to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• One year of clinical experience
• One year of home health experience
• Must be licensed as LPN/LVN in MN

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision.
• Perform wound care, medication administration, injections, IV therapy, vital signs, and patient education.
• Monitor patient condition and report changes promptly to RN or physician.
• Collaborate with RN Case Manager and interdisciplinary team on care plans.
• Educate patients and families on disease, meds, safety, and self-care to promote independence.
• Supervise Home Health Aides and provide feedback on care tasks.
• Complete clinical documentation per agency, state, and payer guidelines.
• Participate in interdisciplinary conferences and quality initiatives.
• Ensure infection control and safety during home visits.
• Manage travel and visit scheduling within the territory.

Skills

Home health care

Clinical nursing

Education

Practical or vocational nursing program

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