Home Based Primary Care Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

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• Minimum one (2) years of LPN experience in home care, primary care, geriatrics, medical surgical nursing, or long-term care.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Demonstrated ability to perform independent home visits, including patient education reinforcement, vital sign monitoring, and chronic disease support.
• Experience with safe patient handling techniques and navigating environments with limited equipment.
• Experience with reusable medical equipment handling, nursing bag technique, infection control, and specimen/medication transport.
• Proficiency in electronic health record documentation (CPRS preferred).
• Experience caring for Veterans or adults with chronic, complex conditions, cognitive impairment, or functional limitations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage variable environments, prioritize tasks, and work independently in the field.
• Strong clinical judgment in assessing changes in patient condition and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Excellent communication skills, including concise documentation and effective teamwork with RNs, providers, and interdisciplinary HBPC staff.
• Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills, especially when planning multiple home visits across rural or semi rural areas.
• Ability to support chronic disease self-management, medication reinforcement, and patient/caregiver teaching in the home.
• Proficiency in home environment safety awareness, including identifying hazards, implementing safe practices, and adhering to HBPC safety guidelines.
• Demonstrated reliability, flexibility, and professional conduct when representing the facility in community settings.

Work Schedule:

Monday
- Friday

Functional Statement #: 00000/LPN GS03-06