What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed P/V Nurse position at Heartland Home Health?
Our Company
Heartland Home Health is a member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you’ll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people’s lives every day.
Overview
Join us to make a difference when life matters most
At Heartland Home Health, a Gentiva company, we believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable.
We are searching for a Per Diem LPN/LVN to provide support to Home Health patients. The Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for the delivery of skilled nursing care and supportive services, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, and in compliance with Company Corporate Standards, and local, state and federal laws.
As a Home Health LPN, you will:
- You will report directly to the Administrator or Executive Director.
- Provide direct patient care services to home health patients, including treatment of patient illness, rehabilitative needs and preventative care.
- Evaluate patient/family needs and assist in the preparation and execution of the plan of care for each patient
- Report findings or changes in the patient’s condition to the Registered Nurse, interdisciplinary team and referring physician and document all reports.
- Attend staff meetings.
About You
Home Health LPN Requirements:
- Comfortable providing care wherever the patient calls “home”.
- Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN license to practice in the state of requested employment.
- 1 years of patient care experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology strongly preferred.
- Additional, preferred experience to help you be successful in a home health role: hospital Staff LPN, Staff LVN, Med Surg, PACU, Float pool, ER or emergency room, critical care, acute care, cardiac, geriatric, admissions, wound care, telemetry, nursing home or travel.
- Current driver’s license and automobile insurance.
- Current CPR certification.
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We Offer
As a Per Diem Home Health RN Case Manager, you will be eligible for:
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) with company matching contributions
- Career growth opportunities available at both the branch and corporate levels
- One on One Onboarding Program with a Nurse Preceptor
- Free Continuing Education Units
- Local and national award programs
- Mileage reimbursement
- Financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need
Legalese
- This is a safety-sensitive position
- Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
- Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
- We are proud to be an EEO employer
- We maintain a drug-free workplace
Location
Heartland Home Health
