LPN Home Health

CommonSpirit Health; University Place (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Franciscan Health at Home seeks a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to deliver direct patient care in home settings under approved treatment plans.

You will collaborate with an RN Case Manager, visit patients, document care, educate patients and families, and ensure compliance with regulations. A caring team environment and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program and licensed in the respective state.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required and maintained throughout employment.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience; home care or hospital preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RN Case Manager and health team to ensure care per treatment plan.
• Conduct patient visits per physician plan and comply with regulations.
• Document care provided accurately during and after visits.
• Report changes in patient condition to supervisors and physician promptly.
• Provide patient education to patients and caregivers about care plans.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to patients' and families' needs and culture.
• Participate in case conferences and in-services or orientations.
• Complete and submit all required documentation promptly.

Skills

Empathy

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma/Certificate

State licensure to practice (LPN/LVN)

Tools

HomeCare HomeBase (EHR)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

At CHI Franciscan Health at Home, 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.

Where You'll Work

CHI Franciscan Health at Home 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.