Home Health LPN-{168957}

Home Health LPN-{168957}

Location: Owensboro, KY 42303

· Coverage Area/Counties: Daviess, McLean, Ohio, Webster, Henderson

Schedule: Mon-Fri | 8:00am-5:00pm (No call, no weekends). Productivity: 32 points weekly

Pay: $37.30/hr.

· Mileage Reimbursement: $0.43 per mile

Overview

We’re hiring a Home Health LPN to provide in-home nursing care while maintaining each patient’s dignity and independence. This role is on-site out of Owensboro and will cover surrounding counties.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in the home per the established plan of care
• Monitor vital signs and report abnormal findings
• Administer medications, feedings, oxygen, ostomy care, etc. as ordered/needed
• Carry out routines established by PT/OT/Speech Therapy as applicable
• Follow and maintain infection control policies; report potential infections/communicable diseases
• Accurately document nursing care provided, communications, progress, and outcomes
• Order supplies/medications/feedings as needed to ensure adequate stock
• Ensure patient needs are met per physician instructions
• Monitor incidents, assess patient post-incident, and complete incident reports timely/accurately
• Ensure medical equipment is maintained; report faulty equipment for repair

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Active Kentucky LPN license (required)
• 1+ year Home Health LPN experience (required)
• Homecare Homebase (HCHB) experience (required)
• OASIS experience

Keywords

Home Health LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, Home Health, HCHB, Homecare Homebase, OASIS, Wound Care, Infection Control, Medication Administration, Vitals, Documentation, Patient Education, Owensboro KY