Licensed Practical Nurse
Way to Stay Homecare, LLC
- Omaha, Nebraska, United States
- Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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Our private, non-medical in-home care agency is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support clients with clinical oversight, delegated care tasks, and wellness monitoring in a home-based setting. This role is essential to ensuring high-quality, person-centered care that promotes safety, dignity, and independence for seniors and individuals with complex needs*.*
*Duties*Perform delegated clinical tasks within LPN scope of practice, including:
* Catheter care and changes (Foley and suprapubic)
* Ostomy site monitoring and maintenance
* Skin integrity checks and dressing changes
* Medication administration and compliance tracking (as permitted by agency policy)
* Conduct routine wellness assessments and document client condition
* Monitor for changes in health status and escalate concerns appropriately
* Provide training, delegation, and oversight to non-medical care aides
* Collaborate with families, care coordinators, and external providers to ensure continuity of care
* Participate in care plan development and updates
* Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation
* Promote trauma-informed, dignity-centered care practices
*Requirements*
*Current and active LPN license in good standing (State of Nebraska)*
* Minimum of one (1) year experience in home health, long-term care, or related setting preferred
* Strong clinical judgment and documentation skills
* Ability to work independently in client homes with professionalism and compassion
* Familiarity with transitional care, justice-involved populations, or trauma-informed care is a plus
* Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
*General Physical Demands*
* Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while providing patient care in home settings.
* Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, and assisting with mobility.
* Manual dexterity to operate medical equipment and perform nursing procedures.
*Lifting & Transfer Requirements*
* Must be able to occasionally lift or move up to 35 pounds without assistance (aligns with NIOSH safe patient handling guidelines).
* For patients requiring transfers or repositioning beyond 35 pounds, mechanical lifts, transfer devices, or team assistance must be used.
* Ability to assist patients with mobility, including supporting ambulation, repositioning in bed, and transferring to chairs, commodes, or vehicles.
* Must follow agency safe patient handling policies to prevent injury to self and patients.
Pay: $26.00 - $29.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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