Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Private Duty

Interim HealthCare is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time, Monday-Friday private duty nursing position. As an LPN with Interim HealthCare, you will be instrumental in providing essential patient services, bringing comfort and dignity to our clients in their homes.

What We Offer Our Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)

• Competitive pay, benefits, and incentives.
• Truly flexible scheduling with a dedication to work/life balance (Full-Time, Part-time options available, though this specific role is Full-Time).
• Daily Pay option available.
• No Overtime Required.
• 1:1 patient care.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) You Will

• Provide in-home direct patient care according to the provider’s prescribed plan of care and nursing scope of practice, while closely monitoring progress/recovery.
• Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
• Assess and document patient conditions, reporting changes as needed (e.g., vitals, blood/stool/urine, glucose).
• Administer medication, insulin, and IV fluids, documenting thoroughly.
• Inspect and care for wounds, changing dressings and assisting with personal hygiene.
• Assess patients for further injuries, infections, bedsores, etc., and deliver appropriate treatments.
• Assist the Registered Nurse (RN) or physician in performing specialized procedures and duties.
• Counsel and educate the patient and family in meeting healthcare-related needs.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical notes, including addressing the patient’s progress.
• Collaborate with providers, aides, and allied health professionals to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote coordination of patient care and planning for discharge.

To Qualify for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Position with Us

• Education: Graduate of a practical (vocational) nursing program for LPN/LVN and hold a current license as an LPN/LVN in the state(s) in which the candidate practices.
• Experience: Completion of at least 1,200 hours of experience as an LPN/LVN or completion of the Office’s preceptor program.
• Certifications: Current CPR/AED/BLS/First Aid certification.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation to/from care sites and/or work locations.
• Practical trach and/or ventilator experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to visually and aurally observe and assess the patient.
• Ability to provide proof of a valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance if assignments include driving your own vehicle to transport patients.

Working Conditions & Physical Effort

• Ability to constantly travel within the geographic area serviced by the office from assignment to assignment.
• Work is normally performed in patient’s homes, schools, or occupational settings.
• Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and/or other potentially infectious or hazardous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions, including the use of protective equipment.
• Ability to frequently lift, reposition, and transfer patients.
• Medium physical activity may require occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs. to conduct daily job functions and related activities that may be required.

At Interim HealthCare, we are dedicated to providing quality care where it’s needed most – in the comfort and dignity of our clients’ homes. We offer nursing, personal care, therapy, case management, and a full complement of specialized services, allowing families to focus on being a family member.

Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.