Private Duty Home Health Nurse (LPN/RN)

At Home Healthcare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

At Home Healthcare in Lexington, KY is seeking a skilled home health nurse to provide care to patients in their homes under physician orders and the agency plan. This role emphasizes patient safety, education, and adherence to infection control protocols.

Requires a valid Kentucky nursing license (LPN or RN), current CPR certification or willingness to obtain, and a current TB skin test or willingness to obtain. Prior private duty experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Valid Kentucky nursing license (LPN or RN), CPR certification, TB skin test.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and medical documents.
• Mathematical skills to calculate figures and percentages.
• Reasoning ability to solve practical problems with concrete variables.
• Ability to adapt to demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled nursing care in the home to patients in accordance with the service plan, physicians orders, and agency policies.
• Promotes and maintains patient health through teaching and rehabilitative measures.
• Assists patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
• Submits notes and visit verifications in a timely and efficient manner.

Skills

Valid Kentucky nursing license (LPN or

CPR certification

TB skin test

Competency in general nursing skills

Job description

At Home Healthcare in Lexington, KY is seeking a skilled home health nurse to provide care to patients in their homes under physician orders and the agency plan. This role emphasizes patient safety, education, and adherence to infection control protocols.

Requires a valid Kentucky nursing license (LPN or RN), current CPR certification or willingness to obtain, and a current TB skin test or willingness to obtain. Prior private duty experience is helpful but not required.