Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN, Home Health

Connectly Recruiting; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting has an opening for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Oakdale, MN, for home health care. The LPN will deliver direct skilled nursing care under RN supervision, perform wound care, injections, IV therapy, and monitor vital signs.

You will educate patients and families and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team. Requirements include 1 year of clinical and 1 year of home health experience, LPN/LVN license in Minnesota, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license for

Qualifications

• One year of clinical experience and one year of home health experience.
• Ability to provide nursing visits according to physician orders and maintain medical records.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical experience

Home health experience

Education

LPN/LVN license

CPR certification

Licensed driver

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