What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Interim HealthCare - Ringling Group?
Status: Part time or Full Time Opportunities
Visit rates: $35 per visit, plus travel time compensation
Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
in Pueblo, CO
Provide one on one nursing care where patients feel most comfortable: at home. As a Home Health LPN with Interim HealthCare®, you’ll work alongside an RN and other care team members to support patients recovering from illness or injury or managing chronic conditions.
Our Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses enjoy some notable benefits:
- Competitive weekly pay with travel time and mileage reimbursement for full-time employees
- Holiday pay and Paid Time Off for full-time employees
- Medical and life insurance for full-time employees
- Dental, vision, and supplemental insurance available for all employees
- Paid Family and Medical Leave
- One-on-one patient care that allows you to make a meaningful impact
- Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance
- Supportive management team dedicated to your success
- Continuing education benefits and discounted tuition through Colorado Christian University and Rasmussen University
As a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:
- Provide home-based care to patients with illnesses, injuries and chronic diseases—often after hospital discharge—under the supervision of an RN
- Work with a team of physicians, RNs, CNAs and aides to deliver quality patient care
- Take patient vitals, do assessments, document progress and report changes to RN supervisor
- Assist RN in carrying out patient’s plan of care and teaching patient self-care techniques
- Educate family on the patient’s plan of care, medication and home safety
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and plan for discharge
A few must-haves for Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses:
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program and active LPN license in Colorado
- Minimum of six (6) months of LPN experience, ideally in home healthcare
- Wound and/or Med Surg experience is preferred
- CPR Certification (demonstration course required)
- Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
- Clinical proficiency in nursing, strong communication skills and compassion
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.
How to Apply: Submit your application through this posting or the Interim HealthCare Careers page, www.interimhealthcare.com/careers. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Application Deadline: Accepting ongoing applications.
Salary : $35