Home Health LVN

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home Health Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide exceptional patient care in a home health setting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong clinical background, excellent assessment skills, and a genuine commitment to improving patient outcomes. As a Home Health LVN, you will deliver personalized nursing care, educate patients and families, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive treatment plans are effectively implemented. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring ongoing health support within their homes.

Duties

• Perform thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and detailed health histories to inform individualized care plans.
• Administer medications via injections, IV infusions, and other routes with precision and adherence to safety protocols.
• Provide wound care, catheterization, tube feeding, and other specialized nursing procedures following aseptic techniques.
• Monitor patients' conditions closely, recognizing signs of deterioration or complications such as acute pain or infectious disease symptoms.
• Educate patients and caregivers on medication management, disease processes—including Alzheimer's disease and dementia care—and self-care techniques.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and other healthcare professionals using electronic health record (EHR) systems like Epic or Cerner to coordinate comprehensive care.
• Document all patient interactions accurately in medical records while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Assist with discharge planning and transition of care from hospital or nursing facility settings to home environments.
• Conduct triage over the phone or in person to prioritize urgent needs and coordinate appropriate interventions.
• Support patients with complex needs such as those requiring ventilator management, infusion therapy, or post-acute care services.
• Maintain infection control standards and ensure all equipment is sterile and properly maintained.
• Provide education on health coaching topics including geriatrics, pediatric care, behavioral health, or chronic disease management as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid LVN license with current state licensure required; additional certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS) are essential.
• Demonstrated experience in home health nursing with familiarity in medical-surgical procedures and outpatient care settings.
• Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth for documentation and patient tracking.
• Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, ICD-9/10 coding, and medication administration protocols.
• Experience working with diverse populations including seniors, children—including neonatal ventilator management—and individuals with disabilities or developmental disorders.
• Familiarity with complex care needs such as hospice services, trauma center protocols (Level I & II), ICU experience, or emergency medicine is highly desirable.
• Ability to perform venipuncture, phlebotomy, sterile processing techniques, and specimen collection/processing competently.
• Excellent patient assessment skills combined with the ability to educate families on disease management strategies including Alzheimer’s/dementia care and pain management techniques.
• Knowledge of infection control practices and aseptic techniques to prevent cross-contamination during procedures like suturing or spinal taps.
• Strong communication skills for effective triage calls and interdisciplinary collaboration; compassionate approach tailored to individual patient needs is essential. Join our team dedicated to delivering high-quality home health nursing that enhances patient well-being through expert clinical care and compassionate support!

Pay: $24.32 - $29.29 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $29