What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health - LPN position at Benefit Home Healthcare?
At Benefit Home Health, we believe that home healthcare is more than just a service – it’s a commitment to enhancing the quality of life of every individual we serve. Located in the heart of El Paso County, we are on a mission to revolutionize the way home health is perceived and delivered.
Benefit Home Health is growing and looking for an experienced and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team! As a LPN with Benefit Home Health, you will have the opportunity to advance your career while receiving strong compensation and excellent benefits.
Full Time Benefits
Competitive compensation
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) plan with generous company match
Critical illness benefit
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
This is not a remote position: It is Home Health in residential homes
JOB SUMMARY
The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for
providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan
of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of
the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides direct patient care as defined in State’s Nurse Practice Act.- Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
- Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
- Collects assessment data and performs observation to report to and collaborate with RN(s) and physician(s).
- Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, and Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing.
- Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
- Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
Must have completed a requisite practical (vocational) nursing program or be licensed in the state where the HHA is located.- Has three years nursing experience preferred. Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
- Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the
state. Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
- The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested
to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
We’d love to meet with you if you are passionate about giving exceptional patient care and creating the best Home Health agency in El Paso County!
Benefit Home Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other
protected characteristics.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
After a change in your health, in-home medical care is the key to staying at home instead of moving into an assistive living situation.
Let Benefit Home Health Care evaluate your needs! Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance cover most in-home medical costs. When patients need medical care, their first stop is to visit their primary care physician. Call us today to get started!
Pay: $30 - $35 / hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Referral program
- Paid training
- Employee discount
- Mileage reimbursement
Job Type: fulltime, parttime
Education: High school degree
Work location: This is a remote position
Salary : $30 - $35