Home Health- Behavioral Health LPN

Yale New Haven Health • Guilford, CT

87d

About The Position

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. The Licensed Practical Nurse works under the direction of a registered nurse to provide nursing care, to assist the patient in learning self-care techniques and to prepare clinical and progress notes.

Requirements

• Graduated from an approved Practical Nurses Education Program
• Minimum one year experience in the acute care setting. Home care experience preferred, but not required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse with Valid Connecticut license required.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Excellent clinical knowledge.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing.

Nice To Haves

• Active LPN license
• BLS certified
• Behavioral Health homecare experience preferred however not required.
• Must be able to provide own transportation and visit patients in our service area.
• Able to work autonomously.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients within scope of practice at every home visit.
• Carries out treatments per MD orders. Reports off to RN case manager and/or clinical manager.
• Reports all changes in condition to MD.
• Provides patient/caregiver education as per care plan.
• Completes all documentation within 24 hours. Must include changes in condition, follow-up with provider or other disciplines with supporting documentation.
• Attends all staff meetings, inservices, and all other meetings as required.
• Compliance with all mandatory requirements -inclusive of Healthstreams.
• Follows policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees