LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes within the Dekalb and Aurora areas. You will work under the direction of an RN and report to the Clinical Manager, delivering personalized, one-on-one care that helps patients regain independence and recover from illness, injury, surgery, or hospitalization.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes under the direction of an RN
• Implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the patient, family, and healthcare team
• Educate patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and self-care techniques
• Maintain accurate records of patient care, including documentation of visits, interventions, and outcomes
• Maintain prompt contact with patients, physicians, clinical managers, and other healthcare team members regarding patient or family needs and status changes
• Participate in care coordination activities and discharge planning

Clinical Setting

You will conduct skilled visits to patients' homes in the Dekalb and Aurora areas. You will work as part of a dedicated interdisciplinary team that may include physicians, clinicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers.

Required Qualifications

• Current nursing license in the practicing state
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
• Current CPR certification
• Two years of experience as an LPN/LVN in a clinical setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Nursing experience in a home health or hospice setting

Schedule

• 40 hours per week

Compensation

• Pay per visit/unit rate: $33.00 - $47.00
• Annual salary range: $53,000 - $73,000 per year (based on full-time, 40 hours per week employment)
• Compensation varies based on geographic location and individual qualifications, skills, knowledge, experience, education, and certifications

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off, including company and personal holidays
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Additional wellness opportunities

Additional Requirements

• This role is part of Humana's tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected, you will be required to be screened for TB.
• This role is part of Humana's driver safety program. You must maintain a valid state driver's license and personal vehicle liability insurance in accordance with your state's minimum required limits, or $25,000 bodily injury per person/$25,000 bodily injury per event/$10,000 for property damage, whichever is higher.