- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

in Christiansburg, VA

Interim HealthCare®, known for our patient-centered care, is currently seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide one-on-one private duty skilled nursing services for a pediatric patient in a personal setting. This position focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, including the management of enteral feeding tubes (G-tube/PEG), while ensuring the safety, comfort and well-being of the patient.

If you want to focus solely on providing the best care to your patient and make a significant impact on a child's life, you are made for this!

Our Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses enjoy some notable benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate
• 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio where you impact outcomes
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
• Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
• PTO, Medical/Dental/Vision & 401(k) Benefits

As a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Provide skilled nursing care to pediatric patient in the home according to the physician's orders and individualized plan of care
• Safely manage feeding tubes (e.g. G-tube/PEG), included administering feedings, medications and flushes
• Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and feeding tolerance, observe and report any changes in condition
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided
• Communicate effectively with the patient's family and supervising nurse while maintaining patient privacy and dignity

A few must-haves for Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses:

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program and active, unrestricted LPN license in Virginia
• Minimum of 1200 hours of LPN experience, ideally in home healthcare
• CPR certification, TB Skin Test
• Pediatric and/or feeding tube experience preferred
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Clinical proficiency in nursing, strong communication skills and compassion

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to nurses is expressed through our passion to put patients first; a culture that values and appreciates nurses; and our ongoing efforts to advocate for nurses in ways that elevate their profession and reward their sacrificial work. Join a nationwide network of nurses who have rediscovered the passion that led them to nursing.

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.