Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health ***Smyrna Area****

Wellstar Health System; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Georgia is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver high-quality care in home health settings. This role includes providing direct patient care, educating families, and collaborating with nursing staff. Ideal candidates will have strong clinical skills and a commitment to patient well-being. Join a team committed to enhancing the care experience and making a difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus Opportunity

Qualifications

• Current State of Georgia professional licensure required.
• Minimum 1 year medical/surgical nursing practice in an acute care environment preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to meet medical/surgical needs.
• Coordinate care and services with RN and other team members.
• Educate patients and caregivers for self-care support.

Skills

Problem Solving

Strong Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Assessment Skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health ***Smyrna Area****

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health ***Smyrna Area****

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Overview

The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Manager and functions within the LPN Scope of Practice. The LPN is responsible for providing direct patient care to patients with medical/surgical needs. This includes age appropriate interventions that meet physical, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and educational needs. The LPN is responsible for coordination and delivery of high quality care. LPN participates in call rotation and weekend visits as needed. The LPN can serve as a preceptor for new LPN employees. They are responsible for attending and participating in staff meetings, in-services, special projects and continued education.

Facility: 1800 Parkway Center

***Sign-on Bonus Opportunity***

Overview

The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Manager and functions within the LPN Scope of Practice. The LPN is responsible for providing direct patient care to patients with medical/surgical needs. This includes age appropriate interventions that meet physical, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and educational needs. The LPN is responsible for coordination and delivery of high quality care. LPN participates in call rotation and weekend visits as needed. The LPN can serve as a preceptor for new LPN employees. They are responsible for attending and participating in staff meetings, in-services, special projects and continued education.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions

• DIRECT PATIENT CARE
• Assess and assist with managing patient’s total needs following physician orders with RN oversight and utilization of nursing process
• Performs routine nursing procedures to meet the need of the patient under the supervision of RN
• Meets established productivity standards
• COORDINATION OF SERVICES FOR EPISODE OF CARE
• Coordinates care and services with RN and other team members
• Informs RN, therapist, and/or clinical supervisor of changes in patient’s condition, as appropriate
• Collaborates with RN to develop and revise individual plan of care based on patient need and physician order
• Perform other duties as assigned by Home Health leadership
• PATIENT / CAREGIVER EDUCATION
• Serves as patient educator to foster self care or caregiver support for the home patient
• Be aware and report concerns to authorities or agency leadership on any issues that affect patient or staff safety
• STAFF EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Participates in the orientation and education of new employees and nursing students as appropriate
• Responsible for attending continuing education and in-services as directed and needed
• Accepts responsibility to remain current in clinical knowledge for the care of the home health patient
• COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION
• Responsible for accurate completion of required documentation within established timeframe.
• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate application of regulatory guidelines
• Participates in care team conferences with co-workers
• Responsible for checking voice mail box and secure messaging a minimum of once daily.
• Required for All Jobs
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
• Qualifications
  
  

Required Minimum Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing Current State of Georgia professional licensure.
  
  

Required

• Required Minimum Experience
• Minimum 1 year medical/surgical nursing practice in an acute care environment Preferred
• Required Minimum Skills
• Positive leadership, problem solving skills, strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong assessment and clinical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write and follow directions to patient’s homes.
• Use of Windows based computer, utilizing home health patient software, email, internet, computer based learning modules, etc.
• Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
• Lic Practical Nurse Required
• Basic Life Support Required
• BLS - Instructor Required
• BLS - Provisional Required
• Georgia Driver's License Preferred
• Private Vehicle insurance Preferred
• Additional Licenses and Certifications

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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