LPN - Home Health Jefferson

Find your calling at Mercy!

Responsible for providing skilled nursing services to patients in their homes under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Must assess, plan, implement and evaluate patients' needs and care.

Mercy – Home Health LPN (Community-Based)

Opportunities Available in Mercy Jefferson Metro Area and Neighboring Counties

Join Mercy Home Health
, a 5-star rated agency in customer satisfaction
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Where you’ll deliver high-quality, patient-centered care—right in the homes of those who need it most.

A home health nurse manages a caseload of patients experiencing a wide range of health conditions. The home health nurse provides pertinent patient education, treatment, and emotional support to help these individuals recover from injuries and illnesses and/or manage chronic disease processes. The home health nurse demonstrates excellent assessment skills and is technically proficient. Requires ability to anticipate and respond to changes in clinical status of patients.

Position requires excellent rapport, understanding, and communication with the patients and their family members. A home health nurse is responsible for communicating with doctors and other healthcare professionals in regards to their home health patients, in a consistent and professional manner. Concise and accurate communication and documentation related to changes to medication and plan of care essential.

• Autonomy & Impact: Enjoy the independence of providing care in the community while building strong, personal connections with your patients.

• Diverse & Meaningful Work: Care for patients across a wide range of age groups, social backgrounds, and cultures—helping them achieve meaningful health outcomes in their own homes.

• Flexible
  
  Schedule:
  
  

  • Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

  • Rotating On-Call Weekends

  • Holiday Rotation: 1 summer holiday & 1 winter holiday per year

• Mileage Reimbursement

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensure:
  Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program; consideration will be given for comparable education and experience and successful licensure. Must obtain and maintain a current LPN license within the hiring state and meet all State Board of Nursing requirements. Must be a licensed driver.
• Experience:
  
  1 year of experience.
• Certification(s):
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).
• LPN‑IV Certification must be completed previously or completed within 3 months of hire for LPNs in Missouri.

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.