LPN - Home Health - PRN

As an LPN - Home Health - PRN at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, you will be responsible for providing nursing care to patients in their homes under the supervision of RNs and in compliance with physicians' orders. Your duties will include administering medication, monitoring patient health, and assisting with personal care needs.

To qualify for the LPN - Home Health - PRN role at Enhabit, you must be a licensed practical nurse in the state of South Carolina, possess a valid state driver's license, and have automobile liability insurance. Dependable transportation in good working condition is also required.

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is dedicated to the professional development of its staff. As an LPN, you will have access to ongoing training and education opportunities, ensuring you stay updated with the latest in patient care practices and technology advancements.

Enhabit offers a comprehensive benefits package for LPNs, including generous paid time off, competitive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision care, a 401(k) matching plan, and various supplementary insurance options that promote a healthy work-life balance.

At Enhabit, we foster a unique, collaborative culture where every team member is valued. We promote inclusivity and provide a supportive work environment that encourages growth, empowerment, and respect for diversity.

When answering this question, express your passion for nursing and home health care. Highlight specific aspects of Enhabit’s commitment to patient care and professional development that resonate with you.

Demonstrate your organizational skills by outlining methods you use to prioritize tasks based on patient needs, illustrating how you keep track of important information while maintaining quality care.

Share a specific experience using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Focus on your communication skills, empathy, and ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.

Mention challenges such as isolated decision-making, time management, and varying patient needs. Reflect on your strategies for overcoming these challenges effectively.

Explain the protocols you would follow in a medical emergency, emphasizing your training, protocol awareness, and ability to stay calm under pressure while ensuring the patient receives immediate care.

Discuss the importance of clear, compassionate communication in building trust and understanding with families. Include examples of how you ensure they are informed and engaged in care decisions.

Highlight your attention to detail and the importance of accurate documentation in patient care. Discuss methods you use, such as electronic medical records, for maintaining precision and compliance.

Talk about your familiarity with developing and implementing personalized care plans, and how you collaborate with RNs, physicians, and families to ensure optimal care.

Discuss qualities such as empathy, adaptability, communication skills, and a willingness to learn. Emphasize how these traits enhance patient care and foster positive relationships.

Share personal strategies for motivation, such as focusing on patient success stories, support from colleagues, and maintaining a balanced work-life approach to self-care.