LPN Home Health
Cincinnati, Ohio
Posted Aug 13 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- Home Health
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Term
- Permanent
- Practice
- Homecare Homebase charting
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- LPN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Overtime
- $25.54/hr
The median for nursing in Ohio is $36/hr, across 401 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Job Summary and Responsibilities
At American Mercy Home Care we strive to embody our mission of delivering hope and healing to those we serve. We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our team and help embody this mission. As an LPN you will deliver direct patient care based on approved treatment plans while adhering to clinical protocols and guidelines.
Collaborate and coordinate with the RN Case Manager and other healthcare team members to ensure effective patient care according to the treatment plan and patient care guidelines.
Conduct patient visits as specified by the physician’s treatment plan, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and county regulations.
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Make skilled observations of patients' physical and mental conditions, documenting care provided accurately.
Report any changes in patient condition to supervisors and the attending physician in a timely manner.
Provide patient education to patients and caregivers, fostering understanding of care plans and health management.
Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs, customs, and feelings of patients and their families.
Participate in case conferences and in-services or special case orientations.
Complete and submit all required documentation accurately and promptly.
Job Requirements Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program and licensed to practice in the respective state. Current CPR or BLS certification with hands-on demonstration is required and must be maintained throughout employment. Minimum of one year of nursing experience; one year of home care or hospital nursing experience preferred.
Excellent clinical skills and strong written and verbal communication abilities. Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and build interpersonal relationships. Strong organizational and time management skills.
Valid Driver’s license and compliant auto liability insurance coverage as per organizational policy. Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems, such as HomeCare HomeBase, is a plus.
Benefit Guide
Competitive annual bonus structure to reward commitment and performance. Generous vacation policy, including paid holidays and personal days. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Tuition reimbursement for continued education and professional growth. Participation in the Fidelity 401(K) plan.
At CommonSpirit Health at Home, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We value the unique contributions of all individuals, including minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Where You'll Work
American-Mercy home Care is part of an expansive health care network that is committed to providing better patient care, with better outcomes, where it is best received, at home. As a faith-based organization, we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and their families and the health of the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness, our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch.
Pay Range $25.54 - $38.00/hour
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“Minimum of one year of nursing experience; one year of home care or hospital nursing experience preferred. Excellent clinical skills and strong written and verba” · from this posting
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program and licensed to practice in the respective state.
- Current CPR or BLS certification with hands-on demonstration is required and must be maintained throughout employment.
- Minimum of one year of nursing experience; one year of home care or hospital nursing experience preferred.
- Excellent clinical skills and strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and build interpersonal relationships.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Valid Driver’s license and compliant auto liability insurance coverage as per organizational policy.
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems, such as HomeCare HomeBase, is a plus.
Benefits highlights
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Place
- City
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Median rent
- $1,001/mo
- Local household income
- $52,909/yr
- Metro price level
- 5% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Cincinnati area index 95.4, where 100 is the national average.
Cincinnati blends Midwestern warmth with riverfront charm along the Ohio River. The revitalized Over-the-Rhine district offers dining and culture, while Mount Adams delivers hilltop city views. It's a city where historic architecture and brewery heritage create an inviting home base for nurses seeking community and character.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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CommonSpirit Health is a large, faith-based nonprofit healthcare system formed in 2019 through the merger of Dignity Health and Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI). Headquartered in Chicago with a significant operational presence in Los Angeles, CA, the system operates 2,200+ care…
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