Licensed Practical Nurse (Lpn) Home Care

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Home Care Overview

• The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Home Care role involves delivering skilled nursing care to patients in their homes.
• Provide patient-centered care and assist with treatment plans in collaboration with Registered Nurses and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ensure quality care in comfortable home settings, emphasizing end-of-life and hospice patient needs.
• Work within a hybrid arrangement, combining on-site visits with remote coordination.
• Opportunity to serve patients throughout Fairfield County, Connecticut.
• Compensation includes competitive hourly rates and potential for higher pay based on experience.
• Enhance your professional skills through collaboration with experienced healthcare professionals.
• Support additional agency services, including health promotion and telehealth activities.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Home Care Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Deliver skilled nursing care and treatments following physician orders and established care plans.
• Collaborate with the Primary Care Nurse and interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
• Assist Registered Nurses with specialized procedures, infection control, and patient education.
• Monitor patient conditions, reporting significant changes promptly to supervisors and physicians.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient visits, communications, and orders.
• Educate patients on self-care techniques and treatment plans to improve health outcomes.
• Support agency health promotion activities, including clinics and telehealth services.
• Ensure compliance with LPN scope of practice and organizational standards.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Home Care Job Requirements

• Graduate of a Connecticut-accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Active Connecticut LPN license in good standing and current CPR certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience, with 3 years preferred, in acute or sub-acute clinical settings.
• Experience in home care nursing and end-of-life care is highly valued.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in computer systems and accurate documentation practices.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Associate of Science degree in Nursing or equivalent educational background.