Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN, Home Health

Talent With Heart; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent With Heart seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for home health in Oakdale, MN. You will provide direct skilled nursing care at patients' homes under RN supervision, administer treatments, monitor vital signs, and educate patients and families on disease processes and safety.

Must be a Graduate of an accredited LPN program, hold a current LPN license in Minnesota, and maintain CPR certification. Travel to multiple locations will be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
• Currently licensed LPN/LVN in the state of operation.
• CPR certification required.
• Must be a licensed driver able to travel to all business locations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct skilled nursing care in patients' homes per physician orders under RN supervision.
• Execute prescribed treatments including wound care, medications, injections, IV therapy, and vital signs.
• Monitor patient condition and report changes to RN or physician.
• Collaborate with RN Case Manager and interdisciplinary team on care plans.
• Educate patients and families on disease, medications, safety and self-care.

Skills

Home health care

Nursing visits

Patient education

Documentation

Vital signs monitoring

Care coordination

Wound care

Medication administration

Injections

Infection control

Education

Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN, Home Health Oakdale, MN

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