Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Home Health

Visiting Nurse Health System; Ellenwood (GA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount

Flexible Schedule

FSA

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

PTO & Holidays

403b with company match

Job summary

Visiting Nurse Health System in Ellenwood, GA is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to join our Home Health team. The role involves providing nursing care, patient education, and coordinating care with RNs to ensure quality at-home visits.

This full-time, non-exempt position requires an active Georgia license, IV therapy training, and experience in home health. A reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license are also preferred to travel to Fayetteville and Jonesboro areas.

Qualifications

• LPN Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or program.
• Completion of an IV training program or certification in IV therapy.
• Experienced in advanced wound therapies.
• Current license by the Georgia State Board of Nursing.
• Minimum of one - two (1-2) years’ experience in a Medicare-certified home health agency is preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years as an LPN.
• Current valid Driver’s License, proof of auto insurance, and a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care, emotional support, patient and family education regarding disease process, self-care techniques, prevention strategies, clinical nursing observations, and documentation for Home Health patients.
• Provides nursing services as ordered by the physician and under the direction of the RN.
• Reports subjective and objective patient findings to the RN.
• Under the direction of the RN, obtains physician’s orders and ensures orders exist for each visit made,
• Provides necessary skills to report changes appropriately; documents pertinent information and care rendered to the patient to ensure continuity of care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control standards and techniques as per VNHS policy and procedures and consistently practices these techniques.

Skills

LPN

Infection control

Patient education

Documentation

Education

LPN degree from accredited program

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Home Health

Full Time Ellenwood, GA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1346

Salary Range: $61,000.00 To $92,000.00 Annually

Licensed Practical Nurse: Home Health

Ellenwood, Lithonia

Visiting Nurse Health System (Visiting Nurse) is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Home Health team who’s not only a skilled nurse – but also a calm, compassionate, and empathetic presence caring for our patients. This role is not just about nursing; it's about being a significant part of our patient’s care, representing Visiting Nurse's values of Respect and Integrity, Excellence, Stewardship, and Care. We're seeking an LPN who believes nursing is a calling in their life, understands the importance of patient care, and ensures every patient is treated with dignity, comfort, and care. We are seeking an individual willing to work Monday through Friday across Fayetteville and Jonesboro area. This is a non-exempt position. This position is headquartered out of our corporate office at Ravina in Dunwoody, GA.

Who is Visiting Nurse Health System...

Serving the Atlanta Area for over 78 years, Visiting Nurse is a leading provider of home healthcare, long-term care at home, hospice, and palliative care services, helping patients and their loved ones receive care at home following an illness, surgery, or hospital stay.

Our vision is to be the first choice for patients, families, payers, and other healthcare providers when they need home healthcare services. To achieve patient and employee satisfaction scores and clinical outcomes within the top 10 percent of all home healthcare providers in the U.S. To continue to invest in our strong community partnerships, coordinated care solutions, top-performing workforce, and innovative technologies to improve affordability throughout the healthcare continuum. To be a financially strong organization where healthcare professionals prefer to work. For more information about Visiting Nurse, please visit vnhs.org.

In this position...

• Provide nursing care, emotional support, patient and family education regarding disease process, self-care techniques, prevention strategies, clinical nursing observations, and documentation for Home Health patients.
• Provides nursing services as ordered by the physician and under the direction of the RN.
• Reports subjective and objective patient findings to the RN.
• Under the direction of the RN, obtains physician’s orders and ensures orders exist for each visit made,
• Provides necessary skills to report changes appropriately; documents pertinent information and care rendered to the patient to ensure continuity of care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control standards and techniques as per VNHS policy and procedures and consistently practices these techniques.

Do you have....

• LPN Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or program
• Completion of an IV training program or certification in IV therapy
• Experienced in advanced wound therapies
• Current license by the Georgia State Board of Nursing.
• Minimum of one - two (1-2) years’ experience in a Medicare-certified home health agency is preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years as an LPN
• Current valid Driver’s License, proof of auto insurance, and a reliable vehicle
  

Salary Range: $61,634.56-$92,451.84

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount
• Flexible Schedule
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• PTO and 9 Holidays
• 403b w/company match

Visiting Nurse is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, lawful off-duty use of marijuana, any other characteristic protected by law, or any combination of two or more of the characteristics listed here.