LPN Home Health

Jethro Health System Company; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time role

Potential for full-time

Job summary

Jethro Health is seeking an experienced LPN for home health across the North Shore region, including Lynn, Peabody and surrounding communities. The role is part-time with a view to expanding to full-time based on performance and need.

Responsibilities include home assessments, care planning, patient education, discharge coordination, and collaboration with an interprofessional team to ensure continuity of high-quality care in patients' homes.

Qualifications

• LPN license required or active licensure in good standing.
• Experience in home health care strongly preferred.
• Ability to educate patients and families effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments in patients' homes and develop individual care plans.
• Coordinate discharge planning and transitions from facilities to home care.
• Educate patients and families on conditions, medications, and self-care strategies.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans as health needs evolve.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and therapists.
• Document all patient interactions per ICD-10 standards.
• Provide health coaching to empower chronic disease management.
• Support family planning education where applicable.
• Attend to esthetic laser services when applicable.
• Maintain professional boundaries with patients.

Skills

LPN

Home health care

Discharge planning

ICD-10 coding

Patient education

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Jethro Health is looking for experience Home Health Agency LPN to see patients in the North Shore area: Lynn, Peabody, Nahant, Revere, Winthrop, East Boston, Chelsea, Salem, Swampscott, Wakefield, Reading, Woburn, Saugus, Revere.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated LPN to join our Home Health team. The ideal candidate will provide quality care to patients in the comfort of their homes in the Lynn area, ensuring their well-being and promoting independence.

This is a part-time position, with potential to become Full-Time.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of patients' health status and needs in their home environment.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient assessments and medical history.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding health conditions, medications, and self-care techniques.
• Assist with discharge planning from hospitals or rehabilitation facilities, ensuring a smooth transition back to home care.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary to meet evolving health needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, social workers, and therapists, to coordinate comprehensive care.
• Document all patient interactions accurately in compliance with ICD-10 coding standards.
• Offer health coaching to empower patients in managing chronic conditions effectively.
• Provide specialized services such as esthetic laser treatment when applicable.
• Support family planning initiatives and educate patients on related health topics.

Skills

• Strong clinical skills with a focus on acute care and senior care practices.
• Excellent communication skills for effective patient education and collaboration with healthcare teams.
• Proficient in discharge planning processes and the ability to navigate complex healthcare systems.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 coding for accurate documentation of patient encounters.
• Experience working in a teaching hospital environment is preferred but not required.
• Ability to provide compassionate care while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple patient cases effectively.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with best practices in nursing care.

Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to making a difference in the lives of our patients through compassionate home-based nursing care!

Pay: $33.00 - $35.00 per visit

Medical Specialty

• Home Health

Work Location: In person