CenterWell Home Health seeks a compassionate Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver skilled, patient-centered care in the home. The LPN will perform assessments, administer medications and treatments, monitor chronic conditions, and reinforce care plans under RN/physician direction. You will educate patients and caregivers, promote safety and independence, document care accurately, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. Join a culture of integrity, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement focused on meaningful outcomes and professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct skilled nursing care to patients in their homes per care plan and physician orders
- Perform patient assessments, vital signs monitoring, and ongoing condition evaluation
- Administer medications, wound care, injections, and other prescribed treatments
- Educate patients and caregivers on disease management, medications, and home safety
- Document all visits and interventions accurately in the electronic health record
- Communicate changes in patient status promptly to the RN case manager and physician
- Coordinate with interdisciplinary team members to support patient goals and discharge planning
- Promote patient autonomy, safety, and adherence to care plans during each visit
Required Skills
- Home health nursing
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Wound care and dressing changes
- IV therapy and injections
- Electronic health records (EHR) documentation
- Care plan implementation
- Patient and caregiver education
- Infection control practices
- Chronic disease management (e.g., CHF, COPD, diabetes)
