LPN- Home Health (PRN)

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc.; United States; Sur place; USD 35 000 - 52 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, GA seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for home health care on a PRN/Per Diem schedule. You will provide one-on-one skilled nursing, assess patient needs, and develop a care plan with the physician, supporting the patient at home.

You will monitor treatment, ensure safety and privacy, document progress, and collaborate with families and staff. A GA LPN license, BLS, ACLS preferred, and a valid Georgia driver’s license are required to deliver quality

Qualifications

• Vocational / Technical Degree in Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing. (Required)
• Work Experience 1 - 2 years Practical Nursing Experience (Preferred)

Responsabilités

• Assess patient needs and develop a plan of care with the physician.
• Carry out the care plan with patient, family, and staff.
• Monitor patient response to treatment and medications.
• Document and communicate patient progress and outcomes.
• Provide compassionate care and maintain patient privacy.
• Adhere to age-specific care and safety protocols.

Formation

Practical Nursing diploma

Description du poste

Job Number: 32783 Location: Phoebe North Campus Street Address: 2000 Palmyra Rd City, State: Albany, Georgia Zip Code: 31701 Department: PPMH PHOEBE HOME HEALTH Shift: Days Job Type: PRN/Per Diem Posted Date: 2026-07-01

Job Description Summary

In the home health care setting, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) provides one-on-one skilled nursing care and treatment to patients in their home. Assesses patient needs and develops a plan of care with the physician. Carries out the care plan with patient, family, and support staff other support staff?nurse assistants. Monitors and evaluates patient response to treatment, medication, and healing or mobilization progress. Oversees case management. Use a comprehensive and patient-specific care plan with innovative solutions. Spend quality time with the patient, in their own home, to promote their health and independence.

Qualifications

• Vocational / Technical Degree in Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing. (Required)
• Work Experience 1 - 2 years Practical Nursing Experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current Georgia license, Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License.

Essential Functions

LPN - NURSING STANDARDS: Comply with nursing standards under the guidance of the Nursing Staff Maintain clinic, hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. Interpret these to personnel, patients, and public as appropriate. Follow established routine and utilize supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.

ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS: Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process Issues are identified and diagnoses are developed based on assessment data. Prioritizes data collection based on the patient's condition and needs. Identifies expected outcomes and plan based on diagnoses or issues.

CARE PROCESSES: Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care. Bases care decisions on plan of care. Monitors and documents patient response. Establishes rapport with clients. Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs. Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment. Provides effective interventions. Respects patients confidentiality and privacy. Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families. Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.

OUTCOMES AND EVALUATIONS: Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care. Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes. Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient. Includes the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process. Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes. Documents the results of the evaluation.

DOCUMENTATION: Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion. Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc. Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users. Uses correct terminology. Conforms to required style and format.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

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Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia’s preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community’s health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities. There's more for you at Phoebe. Phoebe is simply the best, most advanced healthcare provider in the region. If you want to work in the medical field, we are the preferred choice, with the best technology, the most specialists and the area’s top talent. If you are searching for a non-clinical career that allows you to serve the community and grow, you’ll also find us ideal. We’re one of the area’s premier employers, offering a close-knit culture, outstanding benefits and many ways to develop your career.