LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Human Touch Home Health Care; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Human Touch Home Care seeks a compassionate LPN to deliver high-quality nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision in Colorado. You will assess patient needs, implement care plans, and assist with daily activities to enhance well-being.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited LPN program, CO licensure, CPR certification, and 1 year of home health experience preferred. This PRN/part-time role emphasizes patient education and coordination of services.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Possess and maintain valid CPR certification.
• Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements plan of care initiated by the RN.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation in the plan of care.
• Educates patient and family/caregiver on self-care and diagnosis.
• Coordinates home health services with other disciplines and reports needs.

Skills

CPR certification

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

LPN Practical Nurse Diploma / License (CO)

Job description

Human Touch Home Care is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Home Healthcare License Partitioner Nurse (LPN). Our Home Health LPNs deliver high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes under the supervision of a registered nurse RN. This role involves assessing patient needs, implementing care plans, and assisting with daily activities to enhance patient well-being.

About us: We are a home healthcare provider in the area. We provide comprehensive, skilled, and non-skilled services, to our home bound clients in Colorado, with an excellent track record of client-focused care. We strive to help clients to improve their lives while in the comfort of their homes. To meet our standard of care, we offer a variety of affordable and high-quality home health care solutions that will meet the needs of the seniors, disabled, and ill members of the community.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
• Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education regarding self-care techniques and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
• Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietitian) to the registered nurse and/or clinical supervisor.
• Uses and/or prepares equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently adhering to aseptic technique.
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Has three (3) years nursing experience. Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
• Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.
• Possess and maintain valid CPR certification.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

Job Types: PRN

Experience in Home Health: 1 year (Preferred)

Note - This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.