LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse

Interim HealthCare of Augusta; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holiday Pay

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Interim HealthCare of Augusta is seeking a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide in-home care in Charlottesville and surrounding areas. You will support patients after hospital discharge under RN supervision and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role requires an accredited Practical Nursing program graduate with an active Virginia LPN license and at least 2 years of LPN experience, preferably in home health.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program and active LPN license in Virginia.
• Minimum of 2 years' LPN experience, ideally in home healthcare.
• CPR certification.
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.
• Clinical proficiency in nursing, strong communication skills and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based care to patients with illnesses, injuries and chronic diseases often after hospital discharge under the supervision of an RN.
• Work with a team of physicians, RNs, CNAs and aides to deliver quality patient care.
• Take patient vitals, do assessments, document progress and report changes to RN supervisor.
• Assist RN in carrying out patient’s plan of care and teaching patient self-care techniques.
• Educate family on the patient’s plan of care, medication and home safety.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and plan for discharge.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

LPN license (Virginia)

Practical nursing degree

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

in Charlottesville and surrounding areas!

Interim HealthCare®, the nation's first home care company, is hiring Home Health LPNs who want to experience nursing on a whole new level, where care is personal and the perks are exceptional.

Our Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses enjoy some notable benefits:

• $55,000 - $65,000/year based on experience
• 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
• PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision & 401(k) Benefits

As a Home Health LPN, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Provide home-based care to patients with illnesses, injuries and chronic diseases often after hospital discharge under the supervision of an RN
• Work with a team of physicians, RNs, CNAs and aides to deliver quality patient care
• Take patient vitals, do assessments, document progress and report changes to RN supervisor
• Assist RN in carrying out patient’s plan of care and teaching patient self-care techniques
• Educate family on the patient’s plan of care, medication and home safety
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and plan for discharge

A few must-haves for Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses:

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program and active LPN license in Virginia
• Minimum of 2 years' LPN experience, ideally in home healthcare
• CPR certification
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Clinical proficiency in nursing, strong communication skills and compassion

Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.