Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full-time
Company: Douglas County Visiting Nurses
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The LPN is responsible for
traveling to a patient/client's place of residence to provide
skilled nursing care. The LPN is responsible for maintenance and
accuracy of electronic medical records and coordination of care
with other team members. The LPN works under the supervision of the
Registered Nurse (RN) as a member of a team to give direct nursing
care to patient/clients within the policies of the agency. The LPN
will provide services within the scope of Federal and State
regulations, licensure, policies and procedures of the agency.
Schedule Mondays-Fridays; 8 hours a day; 30 visits per week.
Employee may be required to work varying hours as dictated by
staffing levels, service demands, or operational needs
Responsibilities Assess and document patient/client needs and
observation of patient's condition at each visit; report changes
and concerns timely to RN; follow up with attending physician as
directed. Provide direct quality skilled nursing care, either
directly or through RN supervision. Provide education, support and
teaching of care to the patient/client, family or other caregivers.
Maintain quality charting and records as required by agency policy
and federal and state regulations. Coordinate services and visits
with patient/clients and/or family caregivers, as well as other
members of the home health team. Be knowledgeable of payer source
guidelines. Provide Hospice continuous care if needed. Must have
valid Driver's License Qualifications LPN in good standing with
discipline specific licensing/certification agency and able to meet
all federal and state licensure requirements. Current CPR
certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications Home Health Experience Wound Care
Management of Chronic Diseases Education Experience Basic level
knowledge of EMR (electronical medical records) and email
functions. Visiting Nurses requires a criminal background check and
motor vehicle (MVR) check for all employees once a conditional
offer of employment has been extended by the hiring manager.
Keywords: Douglas County Visiting Nurses, Lee's Summit , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full-time, Healthcare , Lawrence, Missouri
