What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse position at optimalcare?
Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.
As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care.
We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.
What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work.
Exceptional Benefits:
- Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company Vehicle Program
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Mentorship Culture
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Cutting Edge Technology
Now Hiring: Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse
Territory: Clare, MI
Optimal Care is seeking a Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse committed to providing the highest quality of care.
We are looking for highly professional, self-motivated LPNs who love working with the adult and geriatric homebound population. Home care experience is preferred but not required.
Why join Optimal Care?
- Optimal Care knows you work diligently every day, caring for your patients. Our company is owned by Nurses, so we know the expectations and challenges of being a Home Health Nurse.
- Flexible Schedule
- Mileage Reimbursement
- High Compensation for Clinical Excellence
- Comprehensive Benefit Package (including company paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance)
- 401K Company Contribution
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Licensed Practical Nurse Responsibilities:
- Provides direct patient care as defined in the State of Nursing Practice Act
- Implements plan of care indicated by the clinician
- Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care
- Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care
- Participates in coordination of home care services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, SLP) to the case manager or Clinical Supervisor
- Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently
- Participates in personal and professional growth and development
- Performs other duties as assigned by the case manager or supervisor
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
- Currently licensed by the state in which practicing
- Minimum of 1 year experience working as a LPN preferred
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with the adult and geriatric populations
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
- Able to assess data reflecting the client's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each client's requirements relative to their age-specific needs
- Demonstrates computer skills sufficient to use the electronic medical record effectively
- Valid Driver's License
- Current Auto Insurance
- Reliable Transportation
Pay Range
$24 - $32 USD
Salary : $24 - $32
