Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (10688)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Harrison, OH & Surrounding Areas

Overview

Salary Range $28.00 - $31.00 Hourly Category LPN

Description

Summit Home Care and Hospice is searching for an experienced and motivated LPN to join our Home Health & Hospice teams. At Summit, we believe healthcare should be personal, compassionate, and delivered where it matters most - at home.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):

• Hours: Monday - Friday; Standard Business Hours & Occasional On-Call Rotation
• Work Setting: On the Road for Patient Visits & Training at the Local Office or Remotely
• Territory: ~30-Mile Radius (Mileage Reimbursed)
• Pay Rate: $28.00 - $31.00 per Hour

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Follow the plan of care, provide treatments, and work collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.
• Implement the plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
• Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education regarding self-care techniques and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
• Participate in coordination of home health and hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Clinic Manager.
• Use and/or prepare equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently adhere to aseptic techniques.
• Participate in personal and professional growth and development.
• Perform other duties assigned by the registered nurse, including caring for hospice patients as census allows.
• Participate in weekend and holiday on-call rotation requirements.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate from an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Must hold a valid/active license as a Practical Nurse (LPN) or Vocational Nurse (LVN) in Ohio.
• 3 years of nursing experience, preferred.
• Prior experience in community/home health and/or medical/surgical, preferred.
• Comply with accepted professional standards and practices.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to lift, position or transfer patients and lift supplies and equipment.

Why Summit?

We offer a well-rounded benefits package to support you both at work and at home. Full-time team members have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with extras like life and disability insurance, FSAs/HSAs, telehealth services, and a 401(k) with company match. Part-time employees are also eligible for many of these great benefits. We also offer paid time off, six standard holidays each year plus a bonus day to celebrate your birthday, paid sick time, and free continuing education (CEUs) for full-time and part-time staff. Because our roles involve travel, we provide mileage reimbursement based on current fuel costs. To make your day-to-day easier, we also provide AI-assisted clinical documentation to help streamline charting and reduce administrative time.