Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN, Home Health

KingRecruitingServices; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for home health visits in Oakdale, MN. The role involves delivering skilled nursing care to patients at home under RN supervision and following physician orders.

You will perform wound care, injections, IV therapy, vital signs, and patient education while maintaining accurate medical records. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of clinical and 1 year of home health experience, is CPR certified, holds an active LPN

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience.
• Minimum of 1 year home health experience.
• Ability to provide nursing visits per physician plan and maintain medical records.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision.
• Execute treatments including wound care, meds, injections, IV therapy, and vitals.
• Monitor patient condition and report changes to RN or physician.
• Collaborate with RN Case Manager on care plan developments and updates.
• Educate patients and families on disease process, meds, safety and self-care.
• Supervise Home Health Aides and provide feedback on tasks.
• Complete timely clinical documentation per agency and payer guidelines.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and quality initiatives.
• Ensure safety and infection control protocols during home visits.
• Manage travel and visit scheduling within the territory.

Skills

Home health care

Nursing visits

Documentation

Education

LPN/LVN degree

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