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Description:

MercyOne Sioux City is seeking a compassionate and skilled Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our dedicated healthcare team. The LPN will provide in-home nursing care to patients, supporting their medical needs and promoting their independence. This role involves working closely with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver high-quality, personalized care in the comfort of patients' homes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician, including medication administration, wound care, and monitoring of vital signs.

• Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs and physician recommendations.

• Educate patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to improve overall health outcomes.

• Perform routine assessments and document patient conditions, treatments, and progress in accordance with healthcare regulations and MercyOne policies.

• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care is delivered.

• Monitor and report any changes in patients' health status to the supervising RN or physician promptly.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of home health care protocols, infection control practices, and safety guidelines.

• Ensure proper use of medical equipment, supplies, and documentation software.

• Comply with regulatory and MercyOne standards for home health care, including participation in quality assurance and performance improvement programs.

• Assist in coordinating services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and social work as needed.

Qualifications:

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Iowa.

• Minimum of 1 year of clinical nursing experience, preferably in home health or community-based care.

• CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently in a home setting.

• Knowledge of home health regulations and documentation practices.

• Proficient with electronic health records (EHR) systems and basic computer skills.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, with willingness to travel to patient homes in the Sioux City area.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with wound care, medication management, and chronic disease management.

• Familiarity with home health equipment and telehealth technology.

• Experience with geriatric or hospice care.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry, and transfer patients as needed.

• Ability to drive between home visits.

• Must be able to walk, sit, and stand for extended periods during patient visits.

Why MercyOne?

• Join a compassionate healthcare team dedicated to improving patient outcomes in the Sioux City community.

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran