LPN Home Visits

LHC Group; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking LPNs for home visits in Akron and surrounding areas. This PRN position focuses on delivering high-quality nursing care to home-bound patients, providing flexibility and opportunities for career growth while ensuring patient trust and care quality.

Benefits

Flexibility for work-life balance

Opportunities for career growth

Employee-focused wellness programs

Qualifications

• Must have current LPN licensure in state of practice.
• Minimum of one year of acute care experience preferred.
• Above average interpersonal skills for patient communication.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to acutely ill patients at home.
• Documents patient visits per regulatory requirements.
• Participates in care coordination and communicates effectively.

Skills

Patient management

Documentation skills

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Education

Current LPN licensure in state of practice

Job description

We are hiring LPNs for Home Visits with our in-home patients in Akron and the surrounding areas in Stark and Summit Counties.

This is a PRN position.

At Almost Family Medlink, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you can expect:

• Flexibility for true work-life balance
• Opportunities for career growth
• The ability to build trusted nurse-patient relationships
• Employee-focused wellness and support programs

If you love nursing and want to strengthen your experience, this is a great opportunity for you.

Summary

We are hiring LPNs for Home Visits with our in-home patients in Akron and the surrounding areas in Stark and Summit Counties.

This is a PRN position.

At Almost Family Medlink, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you can expect:

• Flexibility for true work-life balance
• Opportunities for career growth
• The ability to build trusted nurse-patient relationships
• Employee-focused wellness and support programs

If you love nursing and want to strengthen your experience, this is a great opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care as prescribed by the physician to acutely ill, and/or chronically ill patients in their homes as well as recording clinical and progress notes; and coordinating other patient care activities/services to provide the highest quality of patient care in the geographic service area to which she/he is assigned. She/he works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or designated supervisor. Nursing activities are limited to these in compliance with the State LPN/LVN Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirements and agency policies and procedures.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides high quality clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team, following all applicable infection control procedures.
• Documents patient visits thoroughly and completely per regulatory and payer requirements in the electronic medical record utilizing the agency’s electronic visit verification program (as applicable).
• Actively participates in the agency’s care coordination process including timely reporting patients’ needs and changes in condition, attending patient case conference, communicating effectively to the patient, family, physician, other clinicians, agency management staff, and case coordinator, community case managers (as applicable)
• Ensures confidentiality of patient health information per agency policy.

Education and Experience

Education Requirements

• Must meet educational/experience requirements outlined in the laws of licensure states.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of one year of acute care experience preferred.
• Previous home care experience preferred.

License Requirements

• Must have current LPN licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Current CPR certification required.

Skill Requirements

• Ability to relate to and treat acutely ill/chronically ill patients/families and their particular problems.
• Must possess strong, patient management, and documentation skills.
• Must possess the disposition and personality to work harmoniously with a wide variety of people and all levels of staff, and interact professionally as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Must possess a strong commitment to the goals, mission, and philosophy of the organization.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified patient needs.
• Absolute integrity and the use of good judgment to handle the professional and confidential nature of assignments.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational needs.

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Company Overview LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits
Almost Family Medlink a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.

About the company

LHC Group, Inc. is a national provider of in-home healthcare services and innovations, providing quality, value-based healthcare to patients primarily within the comfort and privacy of their home or place of residence. LHC Group’s services cover a wide range of healthcare needs for patients and families dealing with illness, injury, or chronic conditions. The company’s 32,000 employees deliver home health, hospice, home and community based services, and facility-based care in 35 states and the District of Columbia – reaching 60 percent of the U.S. population aged 65 and older. LHC Group is the preferred in-home healthcare partner for 350 leading hospitals around the country.

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