Community Health LPN

Rochester Regional Health • Newark, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides home health services to Rochester Regional Certified Home Health Agency clients under the direction of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with Medicare, Medicaid, and New York State Department of Health regulations. The role serves Newark and surrounding communities, with travel approximately 30 minutes to one hour from the employee’s home. It provides superior customer service by modeling the organization’s Brand Promise and Core Values.

The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with participation in a holiday, evening, and weekend rotation. Rochester Regional Health Home Care is described as a CMS 5-Star Quality of Patient Care-rated agency and a U.S. News & World Report High Performing Home Care Agency.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• Valid New York State Driver’s License and ability to pass a driver’s license record background check.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
• New York State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure.
• Ability to meet the physical and cognitive demands of frequent driving and mobile clinical care, including entering and exiting vehicles, carrying equipment, and providing care in patients’ homes.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete documentation of assigned clients’ care accurately and on time in accordance with federal and state regulatory standards.
• Participate in the CHHA Service Education Program.
• Maintain current knowledge of community health practice and community resources.
• Participate in the holiday, evening, and weekend rotation.
• Observe and document signs and symptoms related to patients’ health status and changes in their condition, and report these to the registered nurse.
• Obtain the registered nurse’s assessment and signature for all assigned patients.
• Contribute to identifying patients’ basic physical, emotional, and cultural needs through observation and interaction.
• Provide routine nursing services, information, and education to patients during routine care.
• Collaborate with the appropriate registered nurse to revise care plans when patient needs are not being met or have changed.
• Maintain clinical competency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Signing bonus of up to $15,000.
• Mileage reimbursement and paid drive time between patient visits.
• Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance.
• 100% paid educational opportunities and support for HHA/CNA to LPN to RN career advancement.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Tuition and student loan assistance programs.
• Comprehensive full benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed