Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Home Health

Absolute Health Care; Orrville (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A home health care provider is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to assist clients one-on-one in their homes in Orrville, Ohio. The LPN will provide direct patient care under supervision, follow care plans, and contribute to positive patient outcomes. Key qualifications include teamwork, time management, and strong communication skills. Preference is given to candidates with 2 years of skilled home care experience. This role is essential for ensuring continuity of care and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must work well in a team environment and independently.
• Knowledge of computerized medical records.
• 2 years of skilled home care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Follow the plan of care and provide treatments as needed.
• Prepare clinical progress notes and follow client care plans.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health

Absolute Home Health is currently seeking a compassionate Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to assist clients one-on-one in their homes. Our goal is to assist our patients with transitioning home from the hospital and provide continuous care, needed to remain at home with their loved ones.

Our LPNs are an essential part of the team. The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. Absolute Home Health provides skilled nursing, therapy services, social services, and home health aides in the home under the direction of the patient's primary care physician.

Job Requirements

• Work well in a team environment and independently


• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload


• Computerized medical records


• Great customer service skills


• Provides skilled nursing care to clients as directed by the registered nurse and physician’s plan of care.


• Adherence to policies and procedures.


• Helps to achieve and maintain continuity of client care by assisting in planning and exchanging information with other health professionals.


• Prepares clinical progress notes and follows client care plans as developed by the registered nurse and according to agency policy.


• OASIS knowledge and competency


• 2 years of skilled home care experience, preferred


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Detail oriented


• Self-motivated