Home Health Care LPN

About Us:

CareBuilders at Home is a national, industry leading, non-medical home care company committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals in need of assistance at home. We provide personalized care and support to help our clients maintain independence and dignity in the comfort of their own homes. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a skilled and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team.

We offer the following benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Compensation $25-$40/hour (if aide work is offered, rate starts at $25/h, LPN assignments $35-$40/h)
  
  
  

Requirements of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Position:

• Completion of an accredited licensed practical nursing program.
• Current and unencumbered license in the state of practice.
• At least one year of experience in the last three years.
• Background screening as required by state or client contract.
• Drug screening as required by the contract.
• Current BLS Certificate
• Some states or clients may require an employment physical.
  
  
  

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Working Conditions:

• Work sites vary.
• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.
• Applicant should be able to read medical equipment and documents. Pushing carts and medical equipment may be a component of the job.
• Ability to assist with moving patients, transporting patients may be required.
  
  
  

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Duties and Responsibilities

• Complies with CareBuilders at Home policies and procedures.
• The licensed practical nurse (LPN) performs nursing acts, functions or performs tasks under the delegation/supervision of the registered nurse, medical physician or midlevel providers (e.g., PA's, NP's).
• Administers nursing procedures to patients in accordance with patients nursing care plans, such as sterile dressing, soaks, compresses, enemas, suppositories, tube feeding, oxygen therapy, range of motion therapy, catheterization, diabetic care, pre- and post-operative care, etc.
• Sets up prescribed medications in accordance with patients’ nursing care plans.
• Administers medications to patients orally, intra-muscularly or subcutaneously.
• Monitors effects of medications, records medications given to patients’ reactions.
• Assists in rehabilitation programming and activities for residents, such as:
• License Development of social skills
• Development of daily living skills
• Reality orientation
• Recreational skills, etc.
• Records treatment given to patients; takes/records and monitors patients’ health.
• Transports/accompanies patients to procedures.
• If the LPN/LVN is currently IV certified, may perform limited IV tasks as permitted by the LPN/LVN nurse.
• Maintains confidentiality related to patient, family, client facility and staff in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer: CareBuilders at Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE