Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Agency Baptist Health Home Care - New Albany, IN Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM Territory Clinicians will work in Washington, Scott, and Clark counties, and the surrounding areas. Job Summary Care and compassion are at the heart of what you'll do as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care and producing positive outcomes for your patient population. You'll provide home-based nursing care for patients as directed by the attending physician and by following the order sets and goals created by the Case Manager. Interacting with patients' families while caring for your patients and experiencing the rewarding privilege to be part of every step of their recovery journey. Home care provides context and real-world perspective about what will really help patients restore their health. Major Areas Of Responsibility Plan of Care: Provide skilled nursing care as ordered by the attending physician and observe and monitor patient conditions and notify case manager of any changes in the patient's condition. Minimize Patient Risk: Administer medication as prescribed by the physician and help decrease re-hospitalizations by educating the patient on preventive measures and making good decisions. Family Educator/Advocate: Educate the patient and family on the disease process using teach back methods to ensure patient and family understanding. Policies: Complete all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines. Rules and Regulations: Understand and follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and communicate changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisors. Operations: Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings. Hard & Soft Skills Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude. Patience when working with patients, families, physicians and coworkers. Attention to detail and observant, following directions. Requirements Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current license in the state of employment. Minimum one-year experience as a LPN in an acute care setting. Home care experience preferred. Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver. Capable of all physical demands. Benefits Pay per visit model with mileage paid and bonus opportunities. Flexible schedule and full support team. Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility. Paid time off. 401(k) participation. Company-paid life insurance. Employee Assistance Program. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. ASHN will never ask, nor require a candidate to provide money for work equipment and network access during the application process. If you become aware of any instances where you as a candidate are asked to provide information and do not believe it is a legitimate request from Humana or affiliate, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io to validate the request. We are proud to be part of the Alternate Solutions Health Network family. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baptist Health Home Care IN, LLC