Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN, Home Health

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN, Home Health in Oakdale, MN is seeking a dedicated nurse to provide direct skilled care in patients’ homes under RN supervision. You will perform wound care, administer medications, monitor vitals, educate patients, and coordinate with the care team in a collaborative home health setting.

Qualifications include an LPN program graduate with active Minnesota licensure, CPR, and valid driver’s license for travel to patient homes.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of clinical experience and at least one year in home health.
• Must provide nursing visits as prescribed and maintain medical records.

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.

Skills

Home health nursing

Wound care

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Patient education

Documentation / charting

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse program graduate

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