What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Home Health- Grand Forks position at Comfort Keepers Home Care?
As a Licensed Practical Nurse providing home health services, you will deliver compassionate, skilled nursing care directly in clients' homes throughout the Grand Forks, North Dakota community. This role centers on supporting the comfort, safety, and dignity of individuals who prefer to remain independent in familiar surroundings while receiving the clinical attention their conditions require.
Role Overview
Working under the direction of a registered nurse and in coordination with each client's physician, you will carry out individualized care plans and monitor the ongoing health of the clients you serve. You will be a steady, trusted presence in the home, balancing hands-on clinical skill with the warmth and patience that home care demands. Your observations and documentation help the broader care team respond quickly to changes in a client's condition.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care in accordance with established care plans and physician orders.
- Administer medications and treatments, and monitor clients for therapeutic effects and adverse reactions.
- Take and record vital signs, document observations, and report significant changes to the supervising registered nurse.
- Perform wound care, dressing changes, and other prescribed clinical procedures within the LPN scope of practice.
- Assist clients with activities of daily living when clinical needs intersect with personal care.
- Educate clients and family members on medication regimens, disease management, and safe practices in the home.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical records for each visit.
- Communicate consistently with the care team to ensure continuity and quality of care.
- Observe infection control standards and uphold client privacy and confidentiality at all times.
Qualifications
- Current, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse license valid in the state of North Dakota.
- Completion of an accredited practical nursing program.
- Current CPR certification.
- Prior experience in home health, long-term care, or a comparable clinical setting is preferred.
- Working knowledge of the LPN scope of practice and applicable clinical documentation standards.
- Strong assessment and observation skills, with sound clinical judgment.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license for travel to client homes across the Grand Forks area.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with clients and families.
- Ability to work independently in the home while remaining connected to the supervising care team.
This position suits a nurse who finds meaning in one-on-one care and who values the opportunity to make a measurable difference in a person's quality of life. Each visit is a chance to bring reassurance and skilled support to someone who needs it most.
About Us
Comfort Keepers Home Care provides in-home care services that help seniors and other adults maintain their independence and quality of life while remaining in the comfort of their own homes. Serving the Grand Forks and greater North Dakota region, our team is dedicated to a philosophy of care that uplifts the whole person, encouraging engagement, connection, and joy in everyday moments alongside dependable clinical and personal support.
We believe that respect, compassion, and genuine human connection are at the heart of exceptional care. Our caregivers and clinical staff work closely with clients and their families to create personalized care experiences that honor each individual's needs and preferences.