LPN / LVN - Home Health - $54K+ per year at LHC Group
Owensboro, KY 42302
About the Job
LHC Group is seeking a LPN / LVN Home Health for a job in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Home Health
- Discipline: LPN / LVN
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
***Please note that the salary will be commensurate with experience.
Summary
We are now hiring an LPN for Private Duty Home Care in Whitesville, KY.
- 8 hour days (7 AM-3 PM) or evenings (3 PM-11 PM) skilled visits available
- One-on-one patient care
- Weekly Pay
- Flexible schedules
- Earn PTO hours and benefits when working 32+ hours a week
As a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), you can expect:
- Flexibility for true work-life balance
- Opportunities for career growth
- The ability to build trusted nurse-patient relationships
- Employee-focused wellness and support programs
If you love nursing and want to strengthen your experience, this is a great opportunity for you.
At Almost Family Home and Community Bases Services, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.
Responsibilities
Job Summary
The Home Care Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care as prescribed by the physician to acutely ill, and/or chronically ill patients in their homes as well as recording clinical and progress notes; and coordinating other patient care activities/services to provide the highest quality of patient care in the geographic service area to which she/he is assigned. She/he works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or designated supervisor. Nursing activities are limited to these in compliance with the State LPN/LVN Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirements and agency policies and procedures.
Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Provides high quality clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team, following all applicable infection control procedures.
- Documents patient visits thoroughly and completely per regulatory and payer requirements in the electronic medical record utilizing the agency’s electronic visit verification program (as applicable).
- Actively participates in the agency’s care coordination process including timely reporting patients’ needs and changes in condition, attending patient case conference, communicating effectively to the patient, family, physician, other clinicians, agency management staff, and case coordinator, community case managers (as applicable)
- Ensures confidentiality of patient health information per agency policy.
Education and Experience
License Requirements
Must have current LPN licensure in state of practice.
Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Current CPR certification required.
Experience Requirements
Previous home care experience preferred.
Company Overview
LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
Almost Family Owensboro KY PSA a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.
LHC Group Job ID #2024023773. Posted job title: Lpn Home Health
About LHC Group
LHC Group is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Employee assistance programs
