Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Overview

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post‑acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

Agency:
The Christ Hospital Home Health Care

Schedule:

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

We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. We’ve launched a new guaranteed base hourly rate plus a generous uncapped bonus structure designed to reward excellence, encourage growth, and recognize the impact our clinicians make every day. We pay mileage and have additional bonus opportunities. Our schedules are flexible and you’ll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunity to participate in a 401(k).
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.
• Competitive benefits package.

• Licensed Practical Nurse with a current license in the state of employment.
• Minimum one year of experience as an LPN in an acute care setting; two years preferred.
• Home‑care experience desired.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co‑workers.
• Calm, patient, and accommodating demeanor.
• Compassionate and caring while working with patients.
• Knowledgeable in nursing best practices.
• Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments.
• Ability to identify situations and handle them with the best possible solution.
• Detail‑oriented and observant.
• Disciplined work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely.
• Ability to follow directions and work as a team member.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name listed as a driver.

• Provides skilled nursing care in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician.
• Performs care by following order sets and goals made by an RN.
• Observes and monitors patient conditions.
• Notifies RNCM of any changes in patient condition.
• Administers medication as prescribed by the physician.
• Counsels patient and family on disease/injury processes and how to manage.
• Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care.
• Helps decrease read‑hospitalizations by teaching patients preventative measures and making good decisions.
• Listens to patient and family members.
• Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
• Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education.
• Maintains an active LPN license in the state of employment.
• Communicates with scheduler about any changes outside the normal schedule.
• Participates in all 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 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 an LPN.
• Fulfills LPN visits in assigned geographic location per patient need within federal and state specifications.

• Reading, speaking, writing English communication skills, computer/PDA usage.
• Hand/finger dexterity; hearing/seeing; talking in person; hearing in person; vision for close work.
• Walking, sitting, driving, talking on the phone.
• Bending, standing, lifting up to 50lbs. with or without assistance; stretching/reaching; climbing; stooping.
• Distinguish smell/taste rarely.

We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.