What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Way to Stay Homecare, LLC?
Overview
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Home Care
Way to Stay Homecare
Way to Stay is a growing home care company committed to providing high-quality, client-focused care with compassion, professionalism, and integrity. We are looking for a dependable and motivated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can think independently, and works well as part of a team.
At Way to Stay, we hold ourselves to high standards of care and are seeking someone who shares our passion for making a difference in the lives of our clients every day.
The LPN will provide skilled nursing support and oversight for clients receiving home care services. This role requires flexibility, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to daily schedule changes while maintaining excellent client care.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, client-focused nursing care
- Assist with client assessments, care planning, and documentation
- Communicate effectively with caregivers, clients, families, and office staff
- Monitor client condition and report changes appropriately
- Support medication management and nursing oversight
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation
- Work collaboratively with the Way to Stay team
- Adapt to changing schedules and client needs throughout the day
- Uphold Way to Stay’s high standards of professionalism and care
Duties
Perform delegated clinical tasks within LPN scope of practice, including:
- Catheter care and changes (Foley and suprapubic)
- Ostomy site monitoring and maintenance
- Skin integrity checks and dressing changes
- Medication administration and compliance tracking (as permitted by agency policy)
- Conduct routine wellness assessments and document client condition
- Monitor for changes in health status and escalate concerns appropriately
- Provide training, delegation, and oversight to non-medical care aides
- Collaborate with families, care coordinators, and external providers to ensure continuity of care
- Participate in care plan development and updates
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation
- Promote trauma-informed, dignity-centered care practices
Requirements
Current and active LPN license in good standing (State of Nebraska)
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in home health, long-term care, or related setting preferred
- Strong clinical judgment and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently in client homes with professionalism and compassion
- Familiarity with transitional care, justice-involved populations, or trauma-informed care is a plus
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
- Current LPN license in Nebraska or Iowa
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Friendly, compassionate, and professional attitude
- Ability to think independently and problem solve
- Flexible and dependable
- Ability to work well within a team environment
- Home care experience preferred but not required
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
General Physical Demands
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while providing patient care in home settings.
- Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, and assisting with mobility.
- Manual dexterity to operate medical equipment and perform nursing procedures.
Lifting & Transfer Requirements
- Must be able to occasionally lift or move up to 35 pounds without assistance (aligns with NIOSH safe patient handling guidelines).
- For patients requiring transfers or repositioning beyond 35 pounds, mechanical lifts, transfer devices, or team assistance must be used.
- Ability to assist patients with mobility, including supporting ambulation, repositioning in bed, and transferring to chairs, commodes, or vehicles.
- Must follow agency safe patient handling policies to prevent injury to self and patients.
Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $32