Home Health LPN

Job Description

About company

CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing chronic conditions or recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization. Their care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers, all collaborating to help patients rehabilitate, recover, and regain independence to live healthier and happier lives.

CenterWell, a Humana company, focuses on creating patient-centric experiences. It is the nation’s largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and the fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager. CenterWell is dedicated to whole-person health, addressing patients’ physical, emotional, and social wellness. As part of Humana Inc., CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. They employ over 30,000 clinicians committed to prioritizing health for their teammates, patients, communities, and the company. CenterWell supports employees’ personal and professional well-being from day one through flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs, and career coaching.

Job description, detailed

This role is about joining a caring community to help prioritize health and make a meaningful daily impact as a CenterWell Home Health nurse. You will provide personalized, one-on-one care to help patients regain independence in the comfort of their homes. Working closely with a dedicated team of physicians and clinicians, you will develop and manage care plans that support patient recovery and help them return to their desired lives.

As a Home Health LPN, You Will:
• Provide professional nursing services under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), ensuring compliance with the state’s Nurse Practice Act, applicable licensure/certification requirements, healthcare standards, governmental laws and regulations, and CenterWell Home Health policies and procedures.
• Deliver skilled nursing interventions for patients’ illness treatment, rehabilitative needs, and preventative care. This involves utilizing a holistic approach for problem-specific therapeutic interventions, as well as teaching and training activities, all in accordance with the established plan of care.
• Apply knowledge and skills in line with accepted standards of clinical practice to facilitate problem resolution and achieve individualized patient goals and outcomes.
• Consult with the RN Supervisor regarding any necessary changes in the Plan of Treatment. You will also accept verbal orders from physicians where permitted by state law/regulations/Nurse Practice Act and communicate these orders to the RN Supervisor.
• Implement the nursing plan of care using a systematic, individualized, goal/outcome-driven approach.
• Maintain timely contact with patients, physicians, clinical manager(s), and other members of the healthcare team regarding patient/family needs and status changes. Participate in care coordination activities and discharge planning as appropriate.
• Uphold the highest standards of professional conduct concerning confidential information. Information should only be shared when the recipient’s right to access is clearly established, and the sharing of such information is demonstrably in the best interests of the patient.
• Communicate appropriately to ensure adherence to professional standards regarding the provision and availability of supplies, materials, and equipment needed to safely and effectively implement the plan of care.
• Prepare, submit, and maintain documentation as required by the Company and/or facility. Visit/shift notes must be documented on the day services are rendered.

Required Experience/Skills:
• Education: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program or accredited School of Vocational Nursing.
• Licensure: Current nursing license in the practicing state.
• Transportation: Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Certifications: Current CPR certification.
• Experience: Two years of experience as an LPN/LVN in a clinical setting, preferably in a home health or hospice setting.

Pay Range and Scheduled Weekly Hours:
• Pay per visit/unit: $28.00 – $40.00
• Annual base pay: $44,600 – $61,400 per year. This range reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full-time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. Individual pay may vary based on geographic location and demonstrated job-related skills, knowledge, experience, education, and certifications.
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Description Of Benefits:
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries offer competitive benefits designed to support whole-person well-being. These benefits encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family, recognizing that life extends beyond work. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and many other opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Humana’s policy is to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Humana also takes affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, 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, including recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all employment levels.