Licensed practical nurse health care

Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse

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.

At Well Care Health, we want you to do what you love, and do it well. A career at Well Care is more than just a job, it's a way of life. 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.

Medical, Vision, Dental

• Tuition reimbursement
• Join Well Care Health today and become part of a team that's committed to excellence in home healthcare. Well Care Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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.

Primary job duties include 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. Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance. Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction. Job specifications include a graduate of an accredited or approved school of practical nursing. Current license to practice practical nursing in the State of North Carolina. Minimum one year practical nursing experience required. Home health experience preferred. 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. Ability to develop positive interaction with patients, patients' families, physicians and staff in order to effectively care for the patients. Ability to transfer and/or maneuver objects weighing at least 50 pounds in the assessment and implementation of patient care. 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. 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. 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. Variable Mon-Fri, weekends and holidays as needed. Population served: Adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics.