Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse Milwaukee, WI Alpine Care Home Health is dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care in the home setting. Our team of skilled clinicians help individuals remain safe and independent in their homes, with personalized care that respects the individuals' goals, values, and overall well-being. Our team brings deep expertise in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, and complex care management, and more. We offer customized tools and hands-on support to improve mobility, accelerate recovery, and encourage lasting self-reliance. We take pride in offering personalized, evidence-based care. We work closely with primary care providers, families, and specialists to create care plans that are proactive, holistic, and aligned with each patient's priorities. Through access to a full range of physical and mental health services, we aim to support patient independence and long-term stability. We're building a purpose-driven team passionate about making a difference. If you're excited to shape the future of home-based care, here's what the role involves. Responsibilities The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to patients in their homes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The LPN supports the care plan, performs skilled nursing tasks, and ensures high-quality, compassionate care aligned with each patient's needs. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Provides intermittent Skilled Nursing services including assessment, evaluation, procedures, teaching and training activities as outlined in the patient Plan of Care Provides Skilled Nursing visits according to visit schedule and notifies agency of need to alter schedule Reports significant findings to patient's physician and Clinical Supervisor as they occur Submits completed skilled nursing visit notes per agency policy on designated days as requested by Clinical Supervisor Submits change orders per agency policy Provides assistance with activities of daily living (ADL's) which may include personal hygiene, changing of bed linens, dressing and ambulation and transfers as the patient need arises and/or as instructed Maintains open lines of communications to all members of the continuum of care team Attends staff meetings, team conferences and educational in-services per agency requirements Is responsible for obtaining information provided at skilled nurse in-services and meetings and demonstrates appropriate follow-up related to information given at meetings and in-services Participates in Process Improvement (PI) program by assisting with collection of data and serves on PI team upon request Follows agency policies and procedures Performs these and all other duties as assigned by the Administrator Maintains productivity level at 90% Participates in discharge planning process per Medicare Criteria and agency policy and procedure Responsible to ensure the use of the 4Ms (What Matters to the patient, Medications, Mentation, and Mobility) and provides Age-Friendly Care Other duties as assigned Qualifications Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience Current, unencumbered LPN license in the state of practice Must maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record The ability to make sound professional clinical judgment The ability to assess and document patient needs and formulate individualized patient care plans to meet those needs Proficient clinical skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficiency in personal computer use, including e-mail, clinical, word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software Active CPR Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience One year of experience as a home care licensed practical nurse and is competent in performing home care comprehensive assessment. Perks and Benefits (What we offer): Competitive salary and multiple health benefit options Career growth and development Mentorship and continued learning opportunities Engaging and mission driven workplace 401(k) matching Mileage reimbursement (if eligible) Every person on our team helps shape the future of Alpine Care Home Health. If you're excited by meaningful work and shared impact, we'd love to hear from you.