School-Based LPN: 1:1 Patient Care, Weekdays

Interim HealthCare Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Interim HealthCare is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide 1:1 patient care in a local school system in Portsmouth, Ohio. The role runs Monday–Friday during school hours, with duties including vitals, assessments and implementing the student’s plan of care under RN supervision.

The ideal candidate brings an accredited LPN program background, an active Ohio LPN license, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of LPN experience, plus knowledge of home health regulations and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program and active LPN license in Ohio.
• Minimum of 1 year of LPN experience.
• CPR certification.
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.
• Clinical proficiency in nursing, strong communication skills and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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

Communication skills

Compassion

CPR certification

Nursing proficiency

Education

Ohio LPN license

LPN program

Job description

Interim HealthCare is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide 1:1 patient care in a local school system in Portsmouth, Ohio. The role runs Monday–Friday during school hours, with duties including vitals, assessments and implementing the student’s plan of care under RN supervision.

The ideal candidate brings an accredited LPN program background, an active Ohio LPN license, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of LPN experience, plus knowledge of home health regulations and