Licensed Practical Nurse Psych Visits PRN

Elara Caring • Springfield, MA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

At Elara Caring, we offer a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the home care industry. Employees have the chance to make a real difference by fulfilling our mission daily, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. This role allows you to bring compassionate care directly to patients and families in their homes, where they are most comfortable. Elara Caring is dedicated to delivering high-quality care to over 60,000 patients daily in their preferred home settings. As a Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health, you will play a crucial part in this mission, developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers and continuing to be an industry pioneer in 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 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees