Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health

Home Health LPN Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services under the direction of a RN in compliance with the state's Nurse Practice Act, applicable licensure/certification requirements, healthcare standards, laws and regulations, and Center Well Home Health policies and procedures.

• Provide skilled nursing interventions in the treatment of the patient’s illness, rehabilitative needs and preventative care using a holistic approach to problem-specific therapeutic interventions, teaching and training activities in accordance with the plan of care.

• Apply knowledge and skills in accordance with accepted standards of clinical practice to facilitate problem resolution and achieve individualized patient goals and outcomes.

• Confer with the RN Supervisor regarding needed changes in the Plan of Treatment. Accept verbal orders from the physician, as permitted by state law/regulations/Nurse Practice Act, and communicate these orders to the RN Supervisor.

• Utilize a systematic, individualized goal/outcome-driven approach in implementing the nursing plan of care.

• Maintain contact with patients, physicians, clinical manager(s), and other members of the healthcare team in a timely manner regarding patient/family needs and status changes. Participate in care coordination activities and discharge planning as appropriate.

• Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct regarding confidential information. Share information only when the recipient’s right to access is clearly established and the sharing of such information is in the best interests of the patient.

• Appropriately communicate to ensure adherence to professional standards in the provision of and availability of supplies, materials and equipment needed to safely and effectively implement the plan of care.

• Prepare, submit and maintain documentation as required by the Company and/or facility. Visit/shift notes documented on day services are rendered.

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program or accredited School of Vocational Nursing.

• Current nursing license in the practicing state.

• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.

• Current CPR certification.

• Two years experience as an LPN/LVN in a clinical setting, preferably in a home health or hospice setting.

40 hours per week

• $28.00 - $40.00 per visit/unit
• $44,600 - $61,400 per year base pay
• $53,000 - $73,000 per year estimated starting base pay for full-time (40 hours per week)

Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid time off, disability, life insurance, and more.

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.

This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.