Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health

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Cape Girardeau Area Nurse Needed!

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.

LPN based in Cape Girardeau Areas

A s a  Home Health LPN , serving patients in the Cape Girardeau area you will :

Provide professional nursing services under the direction of a RN in compliance with the state's Nurse Practice Act, any applicable licensure / certification requirement, applicable healthcare standards, governmental laws and regulations, and CenterWell Home Health policies and procedures.

Provide skilled nursing interventions in the treatment of the patient / clients illness, rehabilitative needs and preventative care.  Utilize a holistic approach in the provision of problem specific therapeutic interventions, teaching and training activities in accordance with the plan of care.

Apply knowledge and skills in accordance with accepted standards of clinical practice to facilitate problem resolution and achieve individualized patient goals and outcomes.

Confer with the RN Supervisor regarding needed changes in the Plan of Treatment.  Accept verbal orders from physician were permitted by state law / regulations / Nurse Practice Act and communicate these orders to the RN Supervisor.

Utilize a systematic, individualized goal / outcome driven approach in implementing the nursing plan of care.

Maintain contact with patients, physicians, clinical manager(s), other members of the healthcare team in a timely manner regarding patient / family needs and status changes.  Participate in care coordination activities and discharge planning as appropriate.

Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct in relation to information that is confidential in nature.  Share information only when the recipient's right to access is clearly established and the sharing of such information is dearly in the best interests of the patient.

Appropriately communicate to ensure adherence to professional standards in the provision of and availability of supplies, materials and equipment needed to safely and effectively implement the plan of care.

Prepare, submit and maintain documentation as required by the Company and / or facility.  Visit / shift notes documented on day services are rendered.

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Experience / Skills :

Live in the Cape Girardeau MO area

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

Current nursing license in the practicing state.

Valid drivers 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

• $28.00 - $40.00 - pay per visit / unit
• $44,600 - $61,400 per year base pay

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$44,600 - $61,400 per year

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident.

About Us

About CenterWell Home Health : 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.

About CenterWell, a Humana company : CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation’s largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE : HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first – for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.

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 of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.