LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

in Newport News and surrounding areas!

Interim HealthCare®, the nation’s first home care company, is hiring Home Health LPNs who want to experience nursing on a whole new level, where care is personal and the perks are exceptional.

Our Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses enjoy some notable benefits:

• PRN $35.00/Visit
• 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
• PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision & 401(k) Benefits

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

• Provide in house 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 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 2 years’ LPN experience, ideally in home healthcare
• CPR certification
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Clinical proficiency in nursing, strong communication skills and compassion

Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.