Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, individualized nursing care to patients in private residences, assisted living communities, nursing facilities, and other authorized care settings.

• Collect and document patient health information, including vital signs, symptoms, physical observations, and changes in medical conditions.

• Implement and contribute to individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with Registered Nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, established care plans, and the LPN scope of practice.

• Perform authorized nursing procedures, including wound care, dressing changes, catheter care, medication administration, and other treatments consistent with training and demonstrated competency.

• Monitor patients with chronic illnesses, serious medical conditions, disabilities, or terminal illnesses and promptly report significant changes to the supervising RN or appropriate healthcare provider.

• Assist with pain management, symptom monitoring, comfort measures, and supportive nursing care.

• Provide compassionate emotional support and guidance to patients and families, including those experiencing serious illness or end-of-life transitions.

• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding medication instructions, disease management, infection prevention, personal care, and safety practices within the LPN's authorized responsibilities.

• Coordinate and communicate patient care needs with Registered Nurses, physicians, medical directors, social workers, chaplains, caregivers, and other members of the healthcare team.

• Participate in interdisciplinary care meetings, patient care conferences, and clinical coordination activities as assigned.

• Assist with patient admissions, reassessments, care transitions, and discharges within the LPN scope of practice and applicable supervision requirements.

• Recognize and respond appropriately to patient emergencies, changes in condition, and safety concerns.

• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely electronic documentation, including nursing notes, medication records, treatment documentation, and patient progress reports.

• Follow established care plans, infection prevention protocols, medication safety procedures, and emergency response guidelines.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, Georgia nursing regulations, applicable Medicare hospice requirements, and organizational policies.

• Participate in required clinical training, competency evaluations, continuing education, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Maintain dependable attendance, punctuality, professional communication, and timely completion of assigned patient visits.

• Travel to assigned patient locations throughout designated Georgia service areas.

• Participate in evening, weekend, holiday, and on-call coverage when assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current, active, and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Georgia or a valid multistate practical nursing license recognized in Georgia.

• Graduate of an approved practical nursing education program.

• Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience preferred.

• Previous experience in in-home care, hospice, home health, geriatrics, palliative care, or long-term care preferred.

• Current CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Online-only CPR/BLS certifications are not accepted by Eden’s Care.

• Current TB screening and other required health documentation.

• Ability to successfully complete required criminal background screenings and fingerprinting, including applicable Georgia GCHEXS requirements.

• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to assigned patient locations throughout designated Georgia service areas.

• Strong clinical observation, critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently within authorized responsibilities while collaborating with supervising RNs and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Proficiency with electronic medical records, mobile applications, and clinical documentation systems.

Scheduling & Travel Requirements

Eden’s Care requires Licensed Practical Nurses to maintain scheduling flexibility and be willing to travel to assigned patient locations based on patient care and operational needs.

• Full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities may be available.

• Daytime, evening, overnight, weekend, holiday, and on-call assignments may be required.

• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the assigned Georgia service area are mandatory.

• Patient assignments are determined by clinical needs, geographic coverage, and operational requirements.

• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and professional communication are essential.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform physical activities associated with nursing care.

• Ability to assist patients with positioning, mobility, and transfers using approved techniques and equipment.

• Ability to transport necessary nursing supplies and equipment.

• Ability to respond appropriately to changing patient conditions and emergency situations.

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.