LPN Home Health

Commonspirit-Health; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Mercy Home Care seeks a compassionate LPN/LVN to deliver direct patient care in home settings under established treatment plans and clinical protocols.

You will collaborate with the RN Case Manager, perform patient visits, document care, educate patients and families, and ensure timely, accurate documentation.

A valid LPN license in the state and CPR/BLS certification are required; home care experience is preferred. Experience with HomeCare HomeBase or similar EHR is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program and licensed in-state.
• Current CPR or BLS certification required.
• Minimum of one year nursing experience; home care preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RN Case Manager to coordinate patient care according to plan.
• Conduct patient visits as specified by physician’s treatment plan.
• Document observations and care provided accurately in the chart.
• Report changes in patient condition to supervisors and physician promptly.
• Provide patient education to patients and caregivers on care plans.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to patients’ and families’ needs and feelings.
• Complete and submit all required documentation accurately and promptly.

Skills

LPN license

CPR/BLS

Home health experience

Education

Practical Nursing diploma

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

At Community Mercy Home Care we strive to embody our mission of delivering hope and healing to those we serve. We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our team and help embody this mission. As an LPN you will deliver direct patient care based on approved treatment plans while adhering to clinical protocols and guidelines.

• Collaborate and coordinate with the RN Case Manager and other healthcare team members to ensure effective patient care according to the treatment plan and patient care guidelines.
• Conduct patient visits as specified by the physician’s treatment plan, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and county regulations.
• Make skilled observations of patients’ physical and mental conditions, documenting care provided accurately.
• Report any changes in patient condition to supervisors and the attending physician in a timely manner.
• Provide patient education to patients and caregivers, fostering understanding of care plans and health management.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs, customs, and feelings of patients and their families.
• Participate in case conferences and in-services or special case orientations.
• Complete and submit all required documentation accurately and promptly.

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program and licensed to practice in the respective state.
• Current CPR or BLS certification with hands-on demonstration is required and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience; one year of home care or hospital nursing experience preferred.
• Excellent clinical skills and strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and build interpersonal relationships.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Valid Driver’s license and compliant auto liability insurance coverage as per organizational policy.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems, such as HomeCare HomeBase, is a plus.

At CommonSpirit Health at Home, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We value the unique contributions of all individuals, including minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Where You’ll Work

Community Mercy Home Care is part of an expansive health care network that is committed to providing better patient care, with better outcomes, where it is best received, at home. As a faith-based organization, we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and their families and the health of the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness, our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch.