Home Health LPN
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Job Description
About the Job
This job description is for a CenterWell Home Health LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse). The core purpose of this role is to provide personalized, one-on-one nursing care to patients in the comfort of their homes, helping them regain independence. As an LPN, you will work closely with a dedicated team of physicians and clinicians to develop and manage care plans that support patient recovery.
Key Responsibilities of a Home Health LPN:
• Provide professional nursing services under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), adhering to state Nurse Practice Acts, licensure requirements, healthcare standards, governmental regulations, and CenterWell Home Health policies.
• Deliver skilled nursing interventions for patient illness, rehabilitative needs, and preventative care, using a holistic approach.
• Implement problem-specific therapeutic interventions, teaching, and training activities in line with the patient’s care plan.
• Apply clinical knowledge and skills to facilitate problem resolution and achieve individualized patient goals and outcomes.
• Confer with the RN Supervisor regarding necessary changes to the Plan of Treatment and accept verbal orders from physicians (where permitted by state law/regulations/Nurse Practice Act), communicating these to the RN Supervisor.
• Utilize a systematic, individualized, goal/outcome-driven approach in executing the nursing plan of care.
• Maintain timely contact with patients, physicians, clinical managers, and other healthcare team members regarding patient/family needs and status changes.
• Participate in care coordination activities and discharge planning as appropriate.
• Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct regarding confidential information, sharing it only when access is clearly established and beneficial to the patient.
• Ensure adherence to professional standards regarding the availability of supplies, materials, and equipment for safe and effective care implementation.
• Prepare, submit, and maintain required documentation, including visit/shift notes documented on the day services are rendered.
Required Experience/Skills for the Role:
• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program or accredited School of Vocational Nursing.
• Current nursing license in the practicing state.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.
• Two years of experience as an LPN/LVN in a clinical setting, with a preference for experience in a home health or hospice setting.
The compensation for this role is described as $28.00 – $40.00 per visit/unit or a base annual pay of $44,600 – $61,400 per year. The “Scheduled Weekly Hours” is listed as 1, which likely indicates a variable or per diem schedule rather than a fixed low hour commitment, aligning with the “pay per visit/unit” structure. The annual base pay range is for full-time (40 hours per week) employment and may vary based on location and individual qualifications.
About the Company
The company is CenterWell Home Health, which is part of CenterWell, a Humana company.
About CenterWell Home Health:
CenterWell Home Health specializes in providing personalized, comprehensive home care. Their services cater to patients who are managing chronic conditions or recovering from injuries, illnesses, surgeries, or hospitalizations. Their care teams are multidisciplinary, including nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers. All these professionals work collaboratively to help patients rehabilitate, recover, and regain independence, aiming for healthier and happier lives.
About CenterWell (a Humana company):
CenterWell is designed to put patients at the center of their healthcare experiences. It operates as the nation’s largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services (through CenterWell Home Health), and the fourth-largest pharmacy benefit manager. CenterWell focuses on whole-person health, addressing the physical, emotional, and social well-being of its patients.
About Humana Inc. (Parent Company):
CenterWell is a part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), which provides stability and industry-leading benefits. Humana proudly employs more than 30,000 clinicians who are dedicated to “putting health first” for their teammates, patients, communities, and the company. Humana offers employees various opportunities for personal and professional growth, including flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs, and career coaching, allowing employees to invest in their well-being from day one.
Benefits:
For limited term, variable schedule, and per diem associates, Humana offers benefits designed to support whole-person well-being, including paid time off, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, and business travel and accident coverage.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Humana has a policy of not discriminating against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. The company also takes affirmative action to employ and advance individuals with disabilities or protected veteran status, basing all employment decisions solely on valid job requirements. This policy applies to all employment actions from recruitment to termination and compensation.
