Licensed Practical Nurse Psych Visits FT
About The Position
Elara Caring offers a unique opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health to contribute significantly to the home care industry. This role involves providing high-quality care to patients in their preferred home setting, focusing on behavioral health visits. The position emphasizes making a real difference in patients' lives by enabling them to stay home. Employees are part of a collaborative environment, rewarded with competitive compensation, and have opportunities for advancement and continuing education. The company values compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers who are committed to delivering unparalleled care.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, or Associate School of Nursing
- Current State License as a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse
- 1 year of experience in a clinical care setting
- 50% travel required
- Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
- Valid driver’s license and insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasks
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a hospice or home health environment is preferred
Responsibilities
- Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to delegation by the RN, physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
- Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into nursing visits, as evidenced by documentation on skilled nursing notes.
- Communicates significant findings, problems and changes in condition or environment to the RN Case Manager, the physician, clinical supervisor, and/or other personnel involved with patient care.
- Reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate RN Case Manager, clinical supervisor, and physician, as appropriate.
- Implements the plan for patient safety, using the patient, family, and community resources.
- Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques while delivering quality patient care.
- Suggests revisions to the plan of care in response to identified patient care issues and notifies the RN Case Manager.
- Provides those services required substantial and specialized nursing skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician.
- Collaborate with the RN Case Manager during normal business hours for advice, assistance, and instructions.
- Documents medication regimen and updates medication profile according to established procedures.
- Treats patients and caregivers in the highest and most effective manner.
- Implement all available actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits.
- Provides positive, supportive communication to physicians, patients, families, visitors, and agency personnel.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
- Opportunities for advancement
- Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(K) with employer match
- Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
