Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:15 AM – 5:00 PM with on‑call requirements.

The Christ Hospital Home Health Care.

• Competitive financial incentives: guaranteed base hourly rate plus a generous uncapped bonus structure.
• Mileage reimbursement and additional bonus opportunities.
• Flexible schedules.
• Benefits package: medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401(k) participation; company‑paid life insurance;
  Employee Assistance Program.

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current license in the state of employment.
• Minimum 1 year of LPN experience in an acute care setting; 2 years preferred.
• Home‑care experience desired.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.
• Strong communication skills; ability to build positive impressions with patients, families, physicians, and co‑workers.
• Calm, patient, accommodating, compassionate and caring when working with patients.
• Knowledgeable in nursing best practices and capable of making appropriate nursing judgments.
• Detail‑oriented and observant; disciplined work ethic with ability to prioritize and be timely.
• Ability to follow directions and work as a team member.

• Provides skilled nursing care in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician.
• Performs care by following order sets and goals set by the RN.
• Observes and monitors patient conditions; notifies RNCM of any changes.
• Administers medication as prescribed by the physician.
• Counsels patient and family on disease/injury processes and management.
• Incorporates patient and family in the development of the plan of care.
• Educates patients on preventative measures to help decrease re‑hospitalizations.
• Listens to patient and family members.
• Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
• Maintains active LPN license in state of employment.
• Communicates with scheduler about any changes outside the normal schedule.
• Participates in on‑call requirements and case conferences.
• Attends in‑service trainings and mandatory agency meetings.
• Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company.
• Understands and practices agency policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.
• Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.
• Documents all aspects of subsequent visits within 24 hours of visit to meet Medicare guidelines.
• Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.
• Knowledgeable with providing skilled care within the scope of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Fulfills LPN visits in assigned geographic location per patient need within federal and state specifications.

• 66%–100%:
  Reading, speaking, writing English; communication skills; computer/PDA usage; hand/finger dexterity; hearing/seeing; talking in person; hearing in person; vision for close work.
• 34%–66%:
  Walking; sitting; driving; talking on the phone; hearing on the phone.
• 2%–33%:
  Bending; standing; lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance; stretching/reaching; climbing; stooping (bend at waist); distinguishing smell/taste.
• 1% or less: N/A.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.