Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Home Health

Traditional Home Health Care Join our team of professionals and make a difference in someone's life. As an LPN with Traditional Home Health Care, you are able to give each patient the time and attention they deserve as you care for them. Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health Job Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pa; Nanticoke, Pa: Luzerne County, Pa. Our LPNs see patients in the most ideal setting - the patient’s home! Our office is located in Dunmore, PA. At Traditional, we do our best to keep each LPN’s case load within a sensible geographic territory. Job Responsibilities Assesses patient status and follows plan of care in collaboration with physician, nursing supervisor, patient and family members. Administers patient care, management and evaluation of the care plan, teaches the patient in accordance with physician orders. Reports patient status changes, care, and progress to physician and nursing supervisor on a continuous basis. Revises plan of care by consultation with physician. Timely and accurately prepares, maintains and submits meticulous documentation as required by Traditional Home Health Care including all interactions with patients, case conferences, medication changes, time points, and changes to plan of care. Acts as a liaison and maintains contact with patients, therapist, nursing supervisor, and other members of the health care team. Informs patients of other services that are available and makes referrals to other community resources as needed. Requirements Current license as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in Pennsylvania. Must have current driver's license. Ability to travel to case assignments. Excellent assessment skills, documentation skills and ability to meet deadlines. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage time effectively. Strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organizational skills. Acute care and/or home health experience is preferred. Benefits Full Time/Part Time/Per Diem Hours Supportive Team and Environment Health Benefits offered Paid Time off Easy to use electronic documentation - training provided Orientation and in the field training Weekly pay Competitive Rates 401k Options Mileage Reimbursement Continuous Education Growing Company Long Standing employee retention Career Stability Assignments close to home 24/7 support for you and your patients Equal Employment Opportunity Traditional Home Health Care provides equal employment opportunity regardless of age, sex, color, race, creed, national origins, religious affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran's status or non-job-related disability. This is reflected in all employment practices and policies regarding hiring, training, transfers, rate of pay, termination and other forms of compensation. All matters relating to employment, salary and benefits are determined based upon ability to perform the job, as well as dependability once hired. #J-18808-Ljbffr