Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Dekalb County

Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Full-time opportunities in Decatur, GA, Stone Mountain, GA, Lithonia, GA

Interim HealthCare of Atlanta, GA is seeking full time Home Care Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join our team.  Work a flexible schedule maintaining a healthy work/life balance while receiving top notch pay and an impressive benefits package for full-time positions.

Experience a work culture where nurses are valued, management backs you and you’re empowered to be a patient’s advocate. At Interim HealthCare®, these are just a few of the rewards you’ll enjoy as a Home Health LPN.

What sets us apart? For starters, more than 65 percent of our leaders are nurses and medical professionals, including our President and CEO. So, we know firsthand what it takes to be a nurse and the sacrifices you make to serve others. We also understand the importance of being a voice for your patients so they can receive the resources and care they deserve—and we’ll be there to support you. If you share our passion for patient-centered care, you are made for this!

 Our Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses enjoy some notable benefits:

• Best pay rates in town
• 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
• Flexible schedule, autonomy and work-life balance
• Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
• Online training courses to promote growth
• (Fulltime Position Benefits) PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/ Short & Long Term Disability/ Accident & 401k with company match benefits

As a Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Provide in house care under the supervision of a RN to patients with illnesses, injuries and chronic diseases—often after discharge from a hospital, rehab or nursing facility
• Work with a team of physicians,  RN’s, and CNAs to deliver quality patient care
• Examine patients, complete assessments, document progress and report changes to their physician
• Educate patients on their plan of care, prescribed medication, therapy, diet and exercise
• Coach family members on the patient’s plan of care, medication and home safety  
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and ensure goals are met and plan for discharge from services

A few must-haves for Home Health LPN's:

• Graduate of a practical (vocational) nursing program for LPN and has a current GA LPN license
• Minimum of 1 year (LPN) experience in home healthcare
• HCHB charting experience highly preferred
• CPR certification, negative ppd screening or chest x-ray
• Drivers license, reliable transportation & auto insurance 
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Clinical proficiency in nursing specialty, strong communication skills and compassion
• Able to pass federal and state required criminal / abuse background checks and drug screen

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to nurses is expressed through our passion to put patients first; a culture that values and appreciates nurses; and our ongoing efforts to advocate for nurses in ways that elevate their profession and reward their sacrificial work. Join a nationwide network of nurses who have rediscovered the passion that led them to nursing.

Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.  Experience in home health, home health visit nurse, home care visits and hchb home care home base charting