Job Description
Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
in [Frederick County, MD]
Experience a work culture where nurses are valued, management backs you and you’re empowered to be a patient’s advocate. At Interim HealthCare®, these are just a few of the rewards you’ll enjoy as a Home Health LPN.
What sets us apart? For starters, more than 65 percent of our leaders are nurses and medical professionals. So, we know firsthand what it takes to be a nurse and the sacrifices you make to serve others. We also understand the importance of being a voice for your patients so they can receive the resources and care they deserve—and we’ll be there to support you. If you share our passion for patient-centered care, you are made for this!
Our Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses enjoy some notable benefits:
- $24.00 - $35.00
- 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
- Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
- Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
As a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:
* • Able to perform and prioritize multiple functions or tasks.
- Able to read and interpret technical instructions related to the care of the patient.
- Able to visually and auditorially observe the patient.
- Able to effectively deal with multiple changes based on patient and scheduling needs.
- Able to provide proof of valid driver's license, if applicable.
- Able to provide proof of valid auto liability insurance if assignment(s) include driving own vehicle to transport patient.
- Able to effectively communicate in English with all levels of the workforce, both clinical and non-clinical.
- Able to effectively communicate, including the ability to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to clients, client’s caregivers and family, and agency staff.
- Able to perform and prioritize multiple tasks or functions.
- Two (2) positive references.
- Meets applicable state and federal health screening requirements.
- Pass federal and state required criminal and abuse background checks where required.
- Verification of employment eligibility (I-9) in accordance with local, state, and federal law and regulations.
A few must-haves for Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses:
* • Recognize and report changes in the patient’s condition to the RN supervisor.
- Complete timely and accurate clinical notes including addressing patient’s progress.
- Assist the RN or physician in performing specialized procedures and duties.
- Assist the RN in carrying out the patient plan of care.
- Assist the client in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
- Able to perform CPR.
- Follows accepted standards of nursing practice.
- Able to travel within Frederick County from assignment to assignment.
- Complete other assignments as requested and assigned.
- May have access to protected health information (“PHI”) necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities. Access to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each organization.
Working Conditions & Physical Effort:
- Work is normally performed in patient’s home, 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 and may include the use of protective equipment.
- Able to constantly stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel and reach freely and assist patients with standing, walking and transferring.
- Able to constantly grasp with thumb in opposition to fingers or palm, e.g., manipulate pen, syringes, vials, knobs or objects.
- Medium physical activity that may require occasional lifting, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. in order to carry out daily job functions and related activities that may be required.
Key
Occasionally Activity/conditions exist 0-2.5 hrs/day or up to 30%
Frequently Activity/conditions exist 2.5–5.5 hrs/day or over 30%
Constantly Activity/conditions exist 5.5+ hrs/day or over 60%
Medium Lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs
Why Work for Interim HealthCare?
Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to nurses is expressed through our passion to put patients first; a culture that values and appreciates nurses; and our ongoing efforts to advocate for nurses in ways that elevate their profession and reward their sacrificial work. Join a nationwide network of nurses who have rediscovered the passion that led them to nursing.
Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Job Tags
Part time, Interim role, Local area, Flexible hours,