Licensed Practical Nurse Psych Visits

Elara Caring•Chicopee, MA

3d•Remote

About The Position

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. This is a PRN position for weekend field runs, offering excellent extra money and the flexibility to avoid traditional long facility continuous hours. It provides a chance to bring compassionate care to make a difference in patients' and families’ lives, keeping them comfortable at home. Elara Caring believes the best place for care is where you live, and we provide high-quality care to over 60,000 patients daily in their preferred home setting. As a Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health, you will be part of a mission-driven organization that pioneers 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
Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs.
Valid driver’s license and insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasks

Nice To Haves

hospice preferred
Experience in a 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 requiring substantial and specialized nursing skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician.
Collaborates 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.
Implements all available actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits.
Provides positive, supportive communication to physicians, patients, families, visitors, and agency personnel.