Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse, PRN

Who We’re Looking For: Are you a compassionate, dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives in the comfort of their homes? Well Care Health is seeking a passionate Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse to join our growing team and provide exceptional care in a supportive and rewarding environment. About Well Care Health: At Well Care Health, we want you to do what you love, and do it well. We’re a team of compassionate and committed professionals here to support you on your journey to success. A career at Well Care is more than just a job, it’s a way of life. Work for the best. Learn from the best. Be the Best. Key Responsibilities: Provide nursing care to patients in their homes, including administering medications, wound care, and other treatments. Monitor patients’ conditions, report changes to the care team, and assist in developing personalized care plans. Educate patients and families on health management, medications, and self-care techniques. Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure the highest quality care for each patient. Works under the supervision of the registered nurse. The licensed practical nurse assists in utilizing the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating) in Home Health according to policies and procedures. Assists the registered nurse with the implementation of the plan of care for patients in all developmental stages throughout the life span including: Neonates - 0-28 days, Infant - 1-12 months, Child - 1-12 years, Adolescent - 13-17 years, Adult - 18-72 years, Geriatric - 72 + years, according to established policies, procedures, guidelines and nursing standards of care. Provides nursing care to patients in all stages of life based on experience and competency evaluation. What we offer: Competitive salary Medical, Vision, Dental 401k with matching Tuition reimbursement Continued opportunities for growth and development PRIMARY JOB DUTIES Assisting with the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation process according to the patient’s age and diagnosis. Effectively and efficiently assisting with patient care management in coordination with a multidisciplinary team. Appropriately communicating information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines. Contributes to program effectiveness. Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently. Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance. Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency. Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a daily basis. JOB SPECIFICATIONS Education: Graduate of an accredited or approved school of practical nursing. Licensure / Certifications: Current license to practice practical nursing in the State of North Carolina. CPR certification required. Experience: Minimum one year practical nursing experience required. Home health experience preferred. Essential Technical / Motor Skills: Hand/eye coordination in order to give injections, use computer, etc. Must be able to communicate and be literate in the English language. Able to manipulate patient care equipment, to properly transfer and guard patients. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to develop positive interaction with patients, patients’ families, physicians and staff in order to effectively care for the patients. Essential Physical Requirements: Ability to transfer and/or maneuver objects weighing at least 50 pounds in the assessment and implementation of patient care. Requires frequent pushing, moving, lifting of patients. Positioning of patients, giving patients baths and ambulating patients expending much physical effort. Occasionally requires reaching overhead, stair climbing and fine motor manipulation. Essential Mental Abilities: Must be able to assess a patient’s condition, formulate a plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient’s response to care/treatment, and to explain/teach patients about their condition/recovery. Requires higher level of mental faculties accompanied by short-and long-term memory. Able to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care. Able to learn and use supportive services. Essential Sensory Requirements: Ability to visually assess patients and to utilize sight to implement and evaluate plan of care (changing dressings, perform phlebotomy, regulating IV’s, maintain equipment as to readouts, etc.) Utilize hearing to auscultate lung sounds, bowel sounds, hear alarms and effectively communicate with patients, families, physician, and staff. Exposure to Hazards: Noise, exposure to blood borne pathogens and body fluids, needle puncture wounds. May be exposed to dangerous animals and traffic hazards while home visiting. May encounter patients and other situations which present a potential threat to personal safety. May encounter temperature changes and weather extremes. Hours of Work: Variable Mon-Fri, weekends and holidays as needed. Population Served: Adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics. Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license and an operational vehicle. For over 38 years, our unwavering commitment to our patients and employees has driven our success, and we take pride in the legacy we’ve built together. As a family‑owned and operated organization, we have brought together over 650 skilled and compassionate professionals dedicated to providing exceptional home health and hospice care to patients and families across the Carolinas. Our mission is straightforward and inspiring: Keeping our Communities Healthy, Happy, and at Home! In response to the growing healthcare needs in our region, we are looking for experienced healthcare professionals to join our expanding team. This is a unique and exciting career opportunity - the chance to make a significant impact. We’re honored to be recognized as one of the nation’s top home health providers, proudly achieving 5-star patient care ratings in nearly every area we serve—putting us in the top 5% of agencies nationwide. Well Care Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Well Care Home Health of the Lowcountry, Inc.