LVN/LPN - Home Health (Days)

Job Title: Community Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Home Health Job Summary: We are seeking an autonomous, skilled Community Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate, high-quality home nursing care to patients. In this role, you will deliver direct nursing care to sick and injured individuals in home settings, implement treatment plans to promote health and prevent illness, evaluate patient responses to clinical interventions, and coordinate care alongside interdisciplinary teams and families.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Home Care Nursing: Provide skilled nursing interventions, administer prescribed medications and treatments, and deliver direct care in accordance with physician orders and home health protocols. Patient & Family Care Coordination: Collaborate with physicians, supervising nurses, therapists, and community resources to coordinate comprehensive home health care plans; evaluate patient and family responses to care.

Clinical Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate, timely medical records, patient charts, and OASIS documentation; maintain solid working knowledge of home care reimbursement guidelines and regulatory standards. Autonomy & Caseload Management: Demonstrate strong independent clinical judgment, effective time management, problem-solving, and critical thinking in diverse emergency or home environments.

Patient Advocacy & On-Call: Maintain patient confidentiality (HIPAA), adhere to patient rights policies, and participate in rotational "on-call" clinical responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

& Requirements: Experience: Minimum 1+ years of acute clinical nursing experience [Required] (hospital-based preferred) . Demonstrated home health clinical experience [Required] . Certified Home Health experience, including strong proficiency with OASIS assessments [Highly Preferred] . Infusion therapy experience [Preferred] .

Education

& Licensure: Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program [Required] . Active, unrestricted State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License [Required] . Certifications: Active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) [Required] . Transportation & Travel Requirements: Active, valid Driver's License and personal auto insurance [Required] .

Personal reliable vehicle for daily patient visits in all weather conditions [Required] . Core Competencies: Excellent clinical assessment skills, ability to practice independently with minimal supervision, strong communication and interpersonal abilities, and a proven history of dependability and schedule flexibility.