Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health

Job Description

About the Company

CenterWell Home Health is a specialized provider focusing on personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing chronic conditions or recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization. Their care teams are interdisciplinary, including nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers. The overarching goal is to help patients rehabilitate, recover, and regain independence to live healthier, happier lives.

CenterWell, a Humana company, aims to create patient-centric experiences. It is recognized as 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 emphasizes whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional, and social wellness of its patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. The company employs over 30,000 clinicians committed to prioritizing health for their teammates, patients, communities, and the company. They support employees through flexible scheduling, clinical certifications, leadership development programs, and career coaching, encouraging investment in well-being from day one.

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries provide competitive benefits designed to support whole-person well-being, encouraging personal wellness and informed healthcare decisions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, various types of time off (paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and numerous other opportunities.

Humana is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to non-discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. They also take affirmative action to employ and advance individuals with disabilities or protected veteran status, basing all employment decisions solely on valid job requirements.

Job Description: Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health

This role as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Home Health at CenterWell Home Health involves providing personalized, one-on-one nursing care and support to patients within the comfort of their homes. LPNs work under the direct supervision of registered nurses and physicians, playing a crucial role in helping patients regain independence and improve their overall well-being.

Summary of the Role:
The Home Health LPN develops and manages individualized care plans to promote recovery, independence, and overall well-being. Responsibilities encompass a range of skilled nursing interventions, patient education, care coordination, and thorough documentation, all in strict compliance with healthcare standards and regulations. The role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a daily impact as part of a dedicated team of physicians and clinicians.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Professional Nursing Services: Provide nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), adhering to the state’s Nurse Practice Act, applicable licensure/certification requirements, healthcare standards, governmental laws, regulations, and CenterWell Home Health policies and procedures.
• Skilled Nursing Interventions: Deliver skilled nursing interventions for patient illness treatment, rehabilitative needs, and preventative care. This involves utilizing a holistic approach, applying problem-specific therapeutic interventions, and conducting teaching and training activities in accordance with the established plan of care.
• Clinical Practice Application: Apply knowledge and skills in line with accepted standards of clinical practice to facilitate problem resolution and achieve individualized patient goals and outcomes.
• Care Plan Collaboration: Confer with the RN Supervisor regarding necessary changes to the Plan of Treatment. Accept verbal orders from physicians where permitted by state law/regulations/Nurse Practice Act, and promptly communicate these orders to the RN Supervisor.
• Care Plan Implementation: Employ a systematic, individualized, goal/outcome-driven approach when implementing the nursing plan of care.
• Communication and Coordination: Maintain timely contact with patients, physicians, clinical manager(s), and other healthcare team members regarding patient/family needs and status changes. Participate in care coordination activities and discharge planning as appropriate.
• Confidentiality: Uphold the highest standards of professional conduct concerning confidential information, sharing it only when the recipient’s right to access is clearly established and it is in the patient’s best interest.
• Resource Management: Appropriately communicate to ensure adherence to professional standards regarding the provision and availability of supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for safe and effective implementation of the plan of care.
• Documentation: Prepare, submit, and maintain all required documentation as mandated by the Company and/or facility. Visit/shift notes must be accurately 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, active auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Certifications: Current CPR certification.
• Experience: A minimum of two years of experience as an LPN/LVN in a clinical setting, with a preference for experience in a home health or hospice environment.

Work Schedule:

• The position is full-time, with a scheduled commitment of 40 Weekly Hours.

Pay Range:

• The estimated starting base pay for full-time employment is between $56,200 and $77,400 per year.
• Please note that the actual pay may vary, potentially being higher or lower, depending on geographic location and individual qualifications, including demonstrated job-related skills, knowledge, experience, education, and certifications.