What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN, Home Health Per Diem position at CenterWell?
Responsibilities
CenterWell Home Health serves over 85,000 patients each day, with more than 350 locations across 38 states. As part of Humana’s Home Solutions business, we are bringing better care continuity and health outcomes into the home. We put patients at the center of everything we do, while working in collaboration with healthcare providers to bring multi-disciplinary care to the most appropriate or convenient setting. The result is easy, comprehensive and personalized care that helps patients lead healthier, happier lives.
What will the CenterWell Home Health nurse do?
- The Home Health Nursing, LPN/LVN assesses and records patient condition by monitoring vital signs.
- Administers treatments by dispensing medications; changing bandages; administering oxygen supply and equipment.
- Helps patients care for themselves and helps family members care for the patient by introducing and teaching assisted living techniques such as using a cane or walker, using special utensils to eat, using special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene needs, and appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient.
- Understands own work area professional concepts/standards, regulations, strategies and operating standards.
- Makes decisions regarding own work approach/priorities, and follows direction.
- Work is managed and often guided by precedent and/or documented procedures/regulations/professional standards with some interpretation.
Required Qualifications
- Must hold a current, active LPN license in the state of Georgia
- 2 years of nursing experience
- This role requires full COVID-19 vaccination
- Previous Home Health experience
Additional Information
PRN Expectations: 2 shifts per week preferred
Scheduled Weekly Hours
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