Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health

About the job

Spokane Valley Assured Home Health, part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses, is hiring a licensed practical nurse (LPN) for home health in Spokane Valley, Washington. The LPN gives skilled nursing care in patients' homes in Chewelah, Deer Park, Newport, Colville and other towns in its coverage area.

LHC Group describes itself as a nationwide post-acute care partner working with hospitals, physicians and families.

What you'll do

• Give clinical care within the nursing scope of practice set by state law, following the plan of care and infection control procedures
• Coordinate care with the rest of the health care team
• Document each visit fully in the electronic medical record to meet regulatory and payer rules, using the agency's electronic visit verification program where it applies
• Take part in care coordination by reporting patient needs and changes in condition promptly and attending patient case conferences
• Communicate with patients, families, physicians, other clinicians, agency managers, the case coordinator and community case managers

What you need

• A current, unrestricted LPN license in the state of Washington
• Current CPR certification
• A current driver's license and vehicle insurance, plus a dependable vehicle you can use or public transportation
• Able to work flexible hours as client needs require
• Able to work in any home setting, whatever the age, race, creed, color, sex, disability or finances of the client

Preferred

• Home care experience
• Able to handle several tasks at once and work on your own
• Good communication, writing and organizational skills

Schedule

• Flexible hours as needed to meet client needs

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contributions, subject to eligibility