What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Interim HealthCare of Salem, VA?
Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Interim HealthCare is currently seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health (LPN) to join our team and provide specialized care for an individual in their home located in the Roanoke, Salem, VA area. We offer a flexible schedule. This unique position offers the opportunity to make a profound difference in the life of an extraordinary individual who needs your help!
If you are a nurturing and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with a passion for enhancing the quality of life for others, we encourage you to apply for this truly rewarding role. Join our team and contribute to a supportive and caring environment where your skills and compassion will truly make a difference.
Our Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses enjoy some notable benefits:
- 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
- Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
- Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
- Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
- Direct Deposit, weekly pay
As a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:
- Provide home-based care to patients with illnesses, injuries and chronic diseases—often after hospital discharge—under the supervision of an RN
- Work with a team of physicians, RNs, CNAs and aides to deliver quality patient care
- Take patient vitals, do assessments, document progress and report changes to RN supervisor
- Assist RN in carrying out patient’s plan of care and teaching patient self-care techniques
- Educate family on the patient’s plan of care, medication and home safety
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and plan for discharge
A few must-haves for Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses:
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program and active LPN license in Virginia
- Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience practicing as LPN experience, ideally in home healthcare
- Current CPR/AED/BLS/First Aid certification
- Current Tuberculosis test
- Ability to pass criminal background check
- Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
- Clinical proficiency in nursing, strong communication skills and compassion
Company Overview
Interim HealthCare is America's leading provider of home care, and healthcare staffing. We offer one of the most comprehensive selections of career opportunities in the industry ranging from per diem to full-time.If you're looking for a stable career opportunity, look no further. We offer the security of working for an established company. Nationally, Interim HealthCare has been providing great jobs to great people for over 50 years and there are more than 300 offices across the country.
Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
