Home Health LPN- Behavioral Health

Yale New Haven Health • Guilford, CT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The safety of our home care staff in the community is a top priority at Yale New Haven Health at Home! All of our staff have a Safety Alert GPS device, safety alert phone app and have access to an escort service if our security background check and comprehensive safety matrix meets criteria.

Requirements

• Graduated from an approved Practical Nurses Education Program
• Minimum one year experience in the acute care setting.
• License Practical Nurse with valid (or eligible) Connecticut license required.
• A valid driver's license and proof of car insurance are required when using a personal vehicle for company business.
• Access to a dependable vehicle in order to travel to multiple stops a day.
• CPR certification is required and must be maintained. Candidates who do not have certification are required to obtain it within 3 months (90 days) of hire.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Excellent clinical knowledge.
• Strong computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Home care experience preferred, but not required.

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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree