Visiting Nurse's Association- Licensed Practical Nurse- Home Care- Full Time- Days

Delivers home health care to client/patients of all ages and families whose needs range from basic to complex and are rapidly changing by utilizing the nursing process. Creates a therapeutic environment while identifying and treating human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and the provision of care supportive to or restorative of life and well-being. Practices under the direction of the Clinical Manager and supervision of the RN within the departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Assesses patients' physical and psychosocial status and the home environment; Reviews all medical data prior to delivering patient care, documents and communicates patient status and assesses needs to the Home Care Nurses; Under direction of Home Care RN, participates in the development of a patient care plan; Communicates appropriate information to patients, peers, managers, physicians, department, and other agencies involved; Integrates problem solving methodology and quality improvement in approaching problem areas related to patient care and organizational processes; Provides nursing care while promoting client/patient dignity and a calm, supportive and therapeutic environment; Obtains prior authorizations and documents adequately to ensure prevention of write-offs; Explains insurance coverage and cost of care appropriately to patients/significant others

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Licensed Practical Nursing; Minimum of 2 years previous clinical experience (preferably in a home care setting); LPN NH licensure; Current BLS certification or must obtain within 90 days of date of hire; Valid Driver's License; Proof of automobile insurance; Motor vehicle background report; Work schedule may include 8 to 12 hours per day with weekend, evening, and night coverage; Every other weekend requirement

Benefits

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus; Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees; Short-term disability and long-term disability coverage; Life insurance coverage; Competitive pay; Tuition Reimbursement; 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan