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Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health

Humana, Henderson, KY, United States


Overview
Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first . Make a meaningful impact every day as a CenterWell Home Health nurse. You’ll provide personalized, one-on-one care that helps patients regain independence in the comfort of their homes. Working closely with a dedicated team of physicians and clinicians, you’ll develop and manage care plans that support recovery and help patients get back to the life they love.

Responsibilities

As a

Home Health LPN , provide professional nursing services under the direction of an RN in compliance with the state's Nurse Practice Act, licensure/certification requirements, applicable healthcare standards, governmental laws and CenterWell Home Health policies.

Provide skilled nursing interventions for the patient/client illness, rehabilitative needs and preventative care; utilize a holistic approach in implementing the plan of care, teaching and training as appropriate.

Apply knowledge and skills to facilitate problem resolution and achieve individualized patient goals and outcomes.

Confer with the RN Supervisor on changes to the Plan of Treatment; accept verbal orders from physicians where permitted by state law and communicate these orders to the RN Supervisor.

Implement the nursing plan of care using a systematic, individualized, outcome-driven approach.

Maintain timely communication with patients, physicians, clinical managers, and other team members regarding patient/family needs and status changes; participate in care coordination and discharge planning as appropriate.

Maintain professional conduct and confidentiality; share information only when appropriate and in the patient’s best interest.

Ensure availability of supplies, materials and equipment and communicate to support adherence to professional standards in care delivery.

Prepare and submit documentation as required by the Company; visit/shift notes documented on day services rendered.

Required Experience/Skills

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program or accredited School of Vocational Nursing.

Current nursing license in the practicing state.

Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.

Current CPR certification.

Two years experience as an LPN/LVN in a clinical setting, preferably in a home health or hospice setting.

Pay Range
• $33.00 - $47.00 pay per visit/unit

• $53,000 - $73,000 per year base pay

Scheduled Weekly Hours
1

About Us
CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers – all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives. CenterWell is a Humana company focused on whole-person health; we provide stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow your career. We proudly employ clinicians who are committed to putting health first.

Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy to take affirmative action in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA to employ and advance individuals with disability or protected veteran status, basing all employment decisions on valid job requirements.

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