Territory LPN: In-Home Skilled Nursing

Alternate Solutions Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Home Health Care in Cincinnati is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide skilled nursing in patients' homes within a defined territory. You will follow physician orders and use RN-guided care plans to support safe, effective care.

You will educate patients and families, monitor conditions, administer medications, and document all activities per agency and Medicare guidelines. A valid LPN license and clean driving record are required.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in the state of employment.
• Minimum of 1 year of LPN experience in an acute care setting; home care preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families and clinicians.
• Ability to follow physician orders and documentation requirements.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes as ordered by the physician.
• Follow order sets and goals established by RN.
• Observe and monitor patient conditions.
• Notifies RNCM of any changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications as prescribed by the physician.
• Counsel patients and families on disease/injury processes and how to manage.
• Incorporate patient and family in development of plan of care.
• Help decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching prevention and good decisions.
• Listens to patient and family members.
• Completes all clinical documentation per agency protocol and Medicare guidelines.
• Maintains active LPN license in state of employment.

Skills

Effective communication

Compassionate care

Nursing assessment

Documentation

Time management

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license

Job description

The Christ Hospital Home Health Care in Cincinnati is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide skilled nursing in patients' homes within a defined territory. You will follow physician orders and use RN-guided care plans to support safe, effective care.

You will educate patients and families, monitor conditions, administer medications, and document all activities per agency and Medicare guidelines. A valid LPN license and clean driving record are required.