Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:15 AM – 5:00 PM with on‑call requirements. Agency The Christ Hospital Home Health Care. What We Offer Competitive financial incentives: guaranteed base hourly rate plus a generous uncapped bonus structure. Mileage reimbursement and additional bonus opportunities. Flexible schedules. Benefits package: medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401(k) participation; company‑paid life insurance; Employee Assistance Program. Qualifications & Attributes Licensed Practical Nurse with current license in the state of employment. Minimum 1 year of LPN experience in an acute care setting; 2 years preferred. Home‑care experience desired. Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver. Strong communication skills; ability to build positive impressions with patients, families, physicians, and co‑workers. Calm, patient, accommodating, compassionate and caring when working with patients. Knowledgeable in nursing best practices and capable of making appropriate nursing judgments. Detail‑oriented and observant; disciplined work ethic with ability to prioritize and be timely. Ability to follow directions and work as a team member. Major Areas of Responsibility Provides skilled nursing care in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician. Performs care by following order sets and goals set by the RN. Observes and monitors patient conditions; notifies RNCM of any changes. Administers medication as prescribed by the physician. Counsels patient and family on disease/injury processes and management. Incorporates patient and family in the development of the plan of care. Educates patients on preventative measures to help decrease re‑hospitalizations. Listens to patient and family members. Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines. Maintains active LPN license in state of employment. Communicates with scheduler about any changes outside the normal schedule. Participates in on‑call requirements and case conferences. Attends in‑service trainings and mandatory agency meetings. Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company. Understands and practices agency policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned. Essential Functions Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit. Daily attendance at assigned visit locations. Documents all aspects of subsequent visits within 24 hours of visit to meet Medicare guidelines. Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements. Knowledgeable with providing skilled care within the scope of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse. Fulfills LPN visits in assigned geographic location per patient need within federal and state specifications. Physical Demands 66%–100%: Reading, speaking, writing English; communication skills; computer/PDA usage; hand/finger dexterity; hearing/seeing; talking in person; hearing in person; vision for close work. 34%–66%: Walking; sitting; driving; talking on the phone; hearing on the phone. 2%–33%: Bending; standing; lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance; stretching/reaching; climbing; stooping (bend at waist); distinguishing smell/taste. 1% or less: N/A. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr