- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Fulfilling Career

Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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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 LPN.

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:

• $38 - $42
• 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
• Set your own schedule and enjoy work-life balance
• Build your skills with online training and earn CEUs
• Pursue your education with tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
• Sick Pay, Holiday Pay, PTO,
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance (full-time employees only)

As a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Provide the personal care to patients with illnesses, injuries and chronic diseases under the supervision of an RN
• Ventilator-dependent patient care and respiratory monitoring
• Tracheostomy and airway care, including suctioning
• G-tube care and enteral feeding
• Medication administration
• Bladder scanning and catheterization
• Monitoring vital signs and changes in condition
• Total-care assistance with ADLs and personal care
• Skin integrity monitoring and pressure-injury prevention
• Positioning, transfers, and range-of-motion exercises
• Accurate and timely nursing documentation
• Communication with the RN, physician, family, and healthcare team
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to changes in the patient's condition and follow emergency protocols
• May receive supply of ordered medications and apportion or assemble drugs for administration to patient.
• May record and restock medication inventories

A few must-haves for Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses:

• Current and unrestricted Maryland LPN license
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Strong clinical experience in complex or total-care nursing
• Previous experience with ventilator-dependent patients is strongly preferred
• Experience with G-tubes, tracheostomy care, suctioning, bladder scanning, and catheterization
• Excellent assessment, communication, and documentation skills
• Dependable, compassionate, professional, and comfortable working independently in a home-care environment
• 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.