PCNJ - Home Health LPNs

Home Health LPNs

LPN's who work in private residences and homes may have different job duties than other LPN's. Their unique responsibilities include:

• Helping patients bathe, get dressed, go to the bathroom, and eat
• Monitoring patients’ overall health during every visit
• Changing bandages, wound dressings, and catheters
• Setting up exercise programs for patients
• Verifying patients are taking the correct dosages of medications
• Remaining on-call for patients who have healthcare emergencies