Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Home Health

Absolute Health Care; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Absolute Home Health is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to assist clients one-on-one in their homes. You will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, following the plan of care and collaborating with the team to achieve positive outcomes.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of skilled home care experience, excellent communication skills, and a detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Team player able to work in a team and independently.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Experience with computerized medical records.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Detail oriented with a proactive approach to care.
• Self-motivated and able to work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to clients in their homes under the RN plan of care.
• Follow the plan of care, perform required treatments, and collaborate with the health team.
• Prepare clinical progress notes and document care per agency policy.
• Utilize OASIS knowledge to support care planning and communication.

Skills

Team player

Time management

Computerized records

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

OASIS knowledge

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health

Absolute Home Health is currently seeking a compassionate Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to assist clients one-on-one in their homes. Our goal is to assist our patients with transitioning home from the hospital and provide continuous care, needed to remain at home with their loved ones.

Our LPNs are an essential part of the team. The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. Absolute Home Health provides skilled nursing, therapy services, social services, and home health aides in the home under the direction of the patient's primary care physician.

Job Requirements:

• Work well in a team environment and independently
• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload
• Computerized medical records
• Great customer service skills
• Provides skilled nursing care to clients as directed by the registered nurse and physician’s plan of care.
• Adherence to policies and procedures.
• Helps to achieve and maintain continuity of client care by assisting in planning and exchanging information with other health professionals.
• Prepares clinical progress notes and follows client care plans as developed by the registered nurse and according to agency policy.
• OASIS knowledge and competency
• 2 years of skilled home care experience, preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Self-motivated