Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) needed to provide one‑on‑one care to pediatric and/or adult patients with complex medical needs in the comfort of their homes. The role supports a personalized, low‑stress environment and fosters long‑term patient relationships. The position offers flexible scheduling, weekly pay, and a supportive team that values your professional growth.

• Furnish services, treatments, and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned per the plan of care, in accordance with agency policies.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes.
• Assist the physician, intermediate care provider, and RN in performing specialized procedures.
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatments, observing aseptic technique as required.
• Assist the patient in learning appropriate self‑care techniques.
• Understand and adhere to established policies and procedures.
• Follow/implement the nursing care plan for each patient as approved by the RN/physician.
• Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.
• Observe signs and symptoms and report to the physician and RN nurse reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
• Teach and counsel the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home.
• Evaluate with RN the effectiveness of the LPN’s nursing service to the patient and family under the guidance of the RN.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of observations, treatments and care of patient.
• Participate in medical record audit as assigned.
• Attend staff meetings, patient care conferences and in‑services as scheduled.
• Takes on‑call duty, nights, weekends and holidays as assigned.
• Submits any changes in schedule to the appropriate scheduling position in their office on a daily basis or as applicable by EMR workflow.
• Participate in patient care conferences to discuss the need for involvement of other members of the health team, such as physical therapist or speech‑language pathologist.
• Observe aseptic technique and standard precautions as required.
• Accept, write and execute orders; orders are cosigned by RN where applicable.
• Ensure that the patient/family is involved in implementing the plan of care.
• Assist in reviewing, evaluating and updating the patient plan of care as appropriate.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered; document appropriately.
• Provide appropriate information regarding patient to other agencies/individuals involved in patient’s care as needed and as directed by the RN.
• Observe confidentiality and safeguard all patient‑related information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
• Complete documentation and paperwork in a timely manner as per agency policy.
• Immediately report/document to Nursing Supervisor/RN any patient incidents/variances or complaints.
• Demonstrate competent performance of technical skills according to established procedures before performing new skills.
• Participate in peer review, utilization review and QAPI activities as assigned.
• Provide effective communication to patient/family, team members and other health care professionals.
• Understand and adhere to established state, federal and/or accreditation policies/procedures.
• Adhere to company standards and consistently interpret and accurately perform all assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain acceptable attendance status, per company policy.
• Maintain a clean and neat work environment.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, critical thinking and decision making.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an approved school of practical nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
• One year of nursing experience (preferred); new graduates welcome.
• Active and valid CPR certification; IV certification by state mandate, if required.
• Average computer skills with competency in media communications.
• Physical ability to perform the described duties.
• Acceptance of vision, philosophy and goals of the company.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
• Passi…