Night LPN: Direct Patient Care & Care Coordination

Wellstar Health System; Hephzibah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care under RN supervision for medical/surgical patients in home health settings. You will participate in staff meetings, education, and coordinate care with the team.

Responsibilities include patient education, documentation, and adherence to Wellstar policies, with a focus on compassionate, high-quality home health care and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; nursing certification preferred.
• BLS certification required at hire unless stated otherwise.
• Minimum 1 year of medical/surgical nursing in acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision per physician orders.
• Coordinate care with RN and team; document within required timeframes.
• Educate patients and caregivers to support home care and self-care.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education.

Skills

Positive leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Assessment skills

Clinical skills

Written and verbal communication

Follow directions to patients' homes

Windows-based computer

Home health software

Email / Internet / e-learning

Education

High School Diploma / GED General or Other / Certificate Nursing

Tools

Home health software

Windows-based computer

Email

Internet

Computer-based learning modules

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care under RN supervision for medical/surgical patients in home health settings. You will participate in staff meetings, education, and coordinate care with the team.

Responsibilities include patient education, documentation, and adherence to Wellstar policies, with a focus on compassionate, high-quality home health care and ongoing professional development.