Licensed Practical Nurse

Summary

We are hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse.

At Elite Home Health, 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.

We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!

• employee wellness programs
• flexibility for true work-life balance
• holidays & paid time off
• continuing education & career growth opportunities
• company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals

Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Home Health is responsible for providing quality patient care and performing technical skilled care in the patient's home.

• Provides 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. May not alter the plan of care.

• Instructs the patients family in the care of the patient and maintenance of a healthy environment for the patient.

• Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and/or physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition daily.

Education and Experience

License Requirements

• Current LPN licensure in state of practice.

• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

• CPR Certification required.

Additional State Specific Requirements

• CA: One year prior professional nursing experience as an LPN.
• LA: Current LPN Licensure in LA without restrictions. At a minimum, one year of experience working as an LPN.
• AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, D.C., DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MS, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, WI: No additional state specificrequirements.