Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Interim Healthcare hiring for Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN jobs in Altoona, PA, US

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) you will be called to care when you’re needed most. As part of Interim Healthcare Home Health, you’ll support a full range of patient services to bring comfort and dignity to our clients.       

What we offer our Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN):   

• Competitive pay$24/HR. , benefits, and incentives.Shift: 2nd or 3rd  
• Truly flexible scheduling – a dedication to work/life balance (Full-time (FT), Part-time (PT), PRN)    
• Daily Pay option available    
• No Overtime Required    
• 1:1 patient care 

Territories Serviced: Altoona, Tipton

Working at Interim HealthCare means a career unlike any other. With integrity at the center of all we do, we know that when we support you and your community, you’ll change lives every day.     

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) you will:   

• Provide in-home direct patient care according to the provider’s prescribed plan of care (and nursing scope of practice) while closely monitoring progress/recovery     
• Assess and document patient conditions and report change as needed (vitals, blood/stool/urine, glucose, etc.)    
• Administer medication, insulin, and IV/fluids, documenting thoroughly      
• Inspect and care for wounds, changing dressings and assisting with personal hygiene     
• Assess patient for further injuries, infections, bedsores, etc. and deliver appropriate treatments   
• Collaborate with providers, aides, and allied health professionals to ensure exceptional patient outcomes       

To qualify for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position with us, you will need:  

• Education: Graduate of a practical (vocational) nursing program for LPN/LVN and has a current license as an LPN/LVN in the state(s) in which candidate completed at least 1200 hours of experience as an LPN/LVN or completion of the Office's preceptor program 
• Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)in the state associated with this position     
• Current CPR/AED/BLS/First Aid certification    
• Reliable transportation to/from care sites and/or work locations     
• Practical trach and/or ventilator experience preferred, not required   

At Interim HealthCare Home Care, we know that being our best is non-negotiable – that’s why we treat your family like our own. We take a patient-centric approach to address each individual’s mind, body, and spirit, our caregivers work tirelessly to help their patients and families find peace. From our unmatched referral response times to our focus on quality improvement, the most beautifully complicated time of your life is our life’s work.    

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.  

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