A Home Health LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) provides nursing care to
patients in their homes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN)
or physician. The role involves performing a variety of tasks to ensure
patients receive the care and assistance they need to recover or manage their
conditions in a home environment.
Here's a typical Home Health LPN Job Description:
Job Title: Home Health LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
WAGES: $30.00 per hour
Job Summary:
The Home Health LPN is responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care to
patients in their homes. The LPN works under the supervision of a Registered
Nurse (RN) or physician to ensure patient care is effective, safe, and
consistent with the prescribed treatment plan.
Key Responsibilities:
Patient Care: Provide direct nursing care to patients, including
administering medications, monitoring vital signs, wound care, catheter
care, and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) like
bathing, dressing, and feeding.
Assessment and Monitoring: Regularly assess the patient's health
condition, update care plans, and monitor progress. Communicate changes in
patient status to the RN or physician.
Treatment and Procedures: Administer prescribed treatments and perform
medical procedures like injections, dressing changes, or assisting with
respiratory treatments.
Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in
accordance with healthcare regulations, documenting vital signs, patient
progress, and interventions.
Patient and Family Education: Educate patients and families on
managing their conditions, medication schedules, and home care instructions.
Collaboration: Collaborate with other healthcare providers, such as
physicians, therapists, and social workers, to ensure a comprehensive
care plan for the patient.
Emergency Response: Respond to medical emergencies in the home and
provide appropriate first aid or emergency care until further assistance
arrive
Skills and Qualifications:
Licensing: Active LPN license in the state of practice.
Experience: Previous experience in home health care, hospital, or
long-term care settings preferred.
Clinical Skills: Proficient in nursing procedures and treatments,
such as wound care, medication administration, and vital signs monitoring.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to work
with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
Critical Thinking: Ability to assess patient needs, prioritize
care, and make decisions independently when required.
Organization: Strong time management skills, as the role often
requires traveling to multiple homes each day and handling various patient
care
Compassion and Patience: Ability to provide care in a compassionate,
patient-centered manner.
Work Environment:
Location: Home health care is provided in patients' homes,
requiring travel to different residences within a designated region.
Schedule: Typically full-time or part-time with flexible hours. Shifts
may vary, and on-call work is sometimes required.
Education and Training:
Minimum Education: Completion of an accredited LPN program.
Certifications: CPR and First Aid certification may be required,
along with other certifications based on state regulations.
Physical Demands:
Ability to lift, move, and assist patients with mobility as needed.
Ability to stand, walk, and bend for long periods.
