Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Job Description
Job Description
Home Health LPN
in Mechanicsburg and surrounding areas
Experience a work culture where nurses are valued, management backs you and you’re empowered to be a patient’s advocate. At Interim HealthCare®, these are just a few of the rewards you’ll enjoy as a Home Health LVN.
What sets us apart? For starters, more than 65 percent of our leaders are nurses and medical professionals. So, we know firsthand what it takes to be a nurse and the sacrifices you make to serve others. We also understand the importance of being a voice for your patients so they can receive the resources and care they deserve—and we’ll be there to support you. If you share our passion for patient-centered care, you are made for this!
Our Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses enjoy some notable benefits:
- Competitive wages: $35 per visit
- 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
- Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
- Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
- Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
- PTO, Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, and 401k with match
As a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:
- Provide in house 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 Vocational Nurses:
- Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program and active LPN license in PA
- Minimum of 1200 hours of LPN experience, ideally in home healthcare, or completion of office’s preceptor program
- CPR certification
- 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.