Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in home health provide one-on-one skilled nursing care, assess patient needs, develop care plans with physicians, and monitor patient response to treatment and healing progress. They are responsible for overseeing case management using patient-specific care plans to promote patient health and independence in their homes.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a Vocational/Technical Degree from an accredited Practical Nursing school and possess a current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with a valid Georgia license, along with a valid Georgia Driver's License. One to two years of Practical Nursing Experience is preferred, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
associate degreeCompassionCase ManagementDocumentationProblem SolvingPatient AssessmentCare Plan DevelopmentBLS CertificationInterpersonal CommunicationPatient EducationAge-Specific CareInfection ControlPatient ConfidentialityLPN LicenseMedication MonitoringSkilled Nursing Care
Job description
Job Number
30574
Location:
Phoebe
Putney
Memorial
Hospital
Street
Address: 417
W 3rd
Ave
City,
State:
Albany,
Georgia
Zip
Code: 31701
Department:
PPMH
PHOEBE
HOME
HEALTH
Shift:
First
Shift
Job
Type:
Full time
Posted
Date: 2026-02-23
Job
Description
Summary:
Description: Job Profile Summary In the home health care setting, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) provides one-on-one skilled nursing care and treatment to patients in their home. Assesses patient needs and develops a plan of care with the physician. Carries out the care plan with patient, family, and support staff other support staff nurse assistants. Monitors and evaluates patient response to treatment, medication, and healing or mobilization progress. Oversees case management. Use a comprehensive and patient-specific care plan with innovative solutions. Spend quality time with the patient, in their own home, to promote their health and independence. Job Description Qualifications Vocational / Technical Degree in Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing. (Required) Work Experience 1 - 2 years Practical Nursing Experience (Preferred)
Licenses and
Certifications
Required
Certifications/Licensures: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current Georgia license,
Basic
Life
Support (BLS)
Preferred
Certifications/Licensures: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License.
Essential
Functions
LPN -
NURSING
STANDARDS: Comply with nursing standards under the guidance of the Nursing Staff Maintain clinic, hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. Interpret these to personnel, patients, and public as appropriate. Follow established routine and utilize supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
Assessment
AND
DIAGNOSIS: Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process Issues are identified and diagnoses are developed based on assessment data. Prioritizes data collection based on the patient's condition and needs. Identifies expected outcomes and plan based on diagnoses or issues.
CARE
PROCESSES: Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care. Bases care decisions on plan of care. Monitors and documents patient response. Establishes rapport with clients. Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs. Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment. Provides effective interventions. Respects patients confidentiality and privacy. Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families. Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.
Outcomes
AND
EVALUATIONS: Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care. Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes. Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient. Includes the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process. Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes. Documents the results of the evaluation.
DOCUMENTATION: Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion. Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc. Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users. Uses correct terminology. Conforms to required style and format. Additional Duties Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines. Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization. Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures. Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs). Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time. Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills. Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate. All Career Site links will be transferred to new URLs on January 31st, increasing performance and enhancing security. Your application data will be saved, but any bookmarked links will need to be replaced. All candidates with active applications will receive a notification with the new link once the URLs are live. Thank you for your patience! Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia’s preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community’s health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities. There's more for you at Phoebe. Phoebe is simply the best, most advanced healthcare provider in the region. If you want to work in the medical field, we are the preferred choice, with the best technology, the most specialists and the area’s top talent. If you are searching for a non-clinical career that allows you to serve the community and grow, you’ll also find us ideal. We’re one of the area’s premier employers, offering a close-knit culture, outstanding benefits and many ways to develop your career.
