Part-Time LPN

Summit Home Care & Hospice; Washington (IN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

CEUs offered

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Summit Home Care and Hospice is seeking an experienced LPN to join our Home Health team in Washington, IN. This part-time role may transition to full-time, with travel to patient visits and training at the local office or remotely. You will provide direct patient care under RN supervision and participate in care coordination and documentation.

The position emphasizes adherence to the plan of care, patient and family education, and weekend/holiday on-call rotation as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Active Indiana LPN/LVN license.
• 3 years of nursing experience preferred.
• Home health or community-based experience preferred.
• Adheres to professional standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Follow the plan of care, provide treatments, and collaborate with the team to meet patient outcomes.
• Implement the plan of care initiated by the RN.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
• Educate patients and families on self-care per diagnosis and plan of care.
• Coordinate home health services and report needs to RN/Clinic Manager.
• Prepare equipment and supplies, adhere to aseptic techniques.
• Engage in personal and professional growth and development.
• Perform other duties assigned by the RN.
• Participate in weekend and holiday on-call rotation requirements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Patient care

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse program

Job description

Summit Home Care and Hospice is searching for an experienced and motivated LPN to join our Home Health team. At Summit, we believe healthcare should be personal, compassionate, and delivered where it matters most - at home. This LPN position will start as a part-time role with the potential to transition to a full-time position.Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):Part-Time Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays Fridays (3 Days/Week); Standard Business HoursWork Setting: On the Road for Patient Visits & Training at the Local Office or RemotelyTravel: Required + Mileage ReimbursedPay Rate: $28.00 - $31.00 per HourLocation: Washington, IN & Surrounding AreasResponsibilities:Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.Follow the plan of care, provide treatments, and work collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.Implement the plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.Provide accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education regarding self-care techniques and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.Participate in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Clinic Manager.Use and/or prepare equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently adhere to aseptic techniques.Participate in personal and professional growth and development.Perform other duties assigned by the registered nurse.Participate in weekend and holiday on-call rotation requirements.Qualifications:Must be a graduate from an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.Must hold a valid/active license as a Practical Nurse (LPN) or Vocational Nurse (LVN) in Indiana.3 years of nursing experience, preferred.Prior experience in community/home health and/or medical/surgical, preferred.Comply with accepted professional standards and practices.Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organizational skills.Must be able to lift, position or transfer patients and lift supplies and equipment.Why Summit?We offer a well-rounded benefits package to support you both at work and at home. Full-time team members have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with extras like life and disability insurance, FSAs/HSAs, telehealth services, and a 401(k) with company match. Part-time employees are also eligible for many of these great benefits. We also offer paid time off, six standard holidays each year plus a bonus day to celebrate your birthday, paid sick time, and free continuing education (CEUs) for full-time and part-time staff. Because our roles involve travel, we provide mileage reimbursement based on current fuel costs. To make your day-to-day easier, we also provide AI-assisted clinical documentation to help streamline charting and reduce administrative time.