Home Health-Licensed Practical Nurse-Part Time

Department NWV HOME HEALTH - 517151 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift First Shift (United States of America) Pay Grade

Job Description

This position covers Hampshire, Hardy & Mineral counties. The Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care in the home setting as a key member of an interdisciplinary team that includes Registered Nurses, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech‑Language Pathologists, Social Workers, and Home Health Technicians. The Licensed Practical Nurse conducts patient assessments and implements the individualized plan of care established by the Registered Nurse to ensure that each patient’s clinical needs are met. This role delivers one‑on‑one patient care and communicates any changes in patient status to the RN Case Manager in a timely and accurate manner. The home health environment is technology‑driven; therefore, the Licensed Practical Nurse uses email as a primary communication tool and completes all documentation electronically using a laptop‑based medical record system. The patient population represents a broad range of ages, diagnoses, and levels of acuity. The Licensed Practical Nurse practices under the direction of a Clinical Team Manager. Employment begins with a comprehensive 6–10-week orientation alongside an experienced preceptor to ensure clinical readiness and confidence before independent practice. Additional responsibilities may include participation in performance improvement initiatives, policy and procedure review and development, and engagement in research activities. Home health practice offers diverse clinical experiences, dynamic work environments, and the unique opportunity to support patients within their daily living spaces—making a meaningful impact on their health and quality of life. Education Completion of an accredited school of nursing program is required. Experience Must meet all requirements of an LPN I ladder to advance to LPN II. Certification & Licensure Licensed Practical Nurse licensure required. Based on primary state of residency and in accordance with current Virginia Board of Nursing Regulations, must be licensed or eligible to practice pending licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia and/or West Virginia (as applicable depending on geographical area) with either a: Multi-state license, under the Nurse Licensure Compact. BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved is required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation. Valid driver’s licensure and reliable transportation is required. Relevant specialty certification is preferred. Benefits At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include: A Zero-Deductible Health Plan Dental and vision insurance Generous Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Retirement Savings Match A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more. To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com. Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team!