Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home HealthSmyrna Area

LPN Opportunity How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Sign-on Bonus OpportunityOverview The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Manager and functions within the LPN Scope of Practice. The LPN is responsible for providing direct patient care to patients with medical/surgical needs. This includes age appropriate interventions that meet physical, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and educational needs. The LPN is responsible for coordination and delivery of high quality care. LPN participates in call rotation and weekend visits as needed. The LPN can serve as a preceptor for new LPN employees. They are responsible for attending and participating in staff meetings, in-services, special projects and continued education. Responsibilities Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions Direct Patient CareAssess and assist with managing patient's total needs following physician orders with RN oversight and utilization of nursing processPerforms routine nursing procedures to meet the need of the patient under the supervision of RNMeets established productivity standards Coordination of Services for Episode of CareCoordinates care and services with RN and other team membersInforms RN, therapist, and/or clinical supervisor of changes in patient's condition, as appropriateCollaborates with RN to develop and revise individual plan of care based on patient need and physician orderPerform other duties as assigned by Home Health leadership Patient / Caregiver EducationServes as patient educator to foster self care or caregiver support for the home patientBe aware and report concerns to authorities or agency leadership on any issues that affect patient or staff safety Staff Education and Professional DevelopmentParticipates in the orientation and education of new employees and nursing students as appropriateResponsible for attending continuing education and in-services as directed and neededAccepts responsibility to remain current in clinical knowledge for the care of the home health patient Communication and DocumentationResponsible for accurate completion of required documentation within established timeframe.Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate application of regulatory guidelinesParticipates in care team conferences with co-workersResponsible for checking voice mail box and secure messaging a minimum of once daily. Required for All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful workand enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Created: 2026-04-03