Licensed Practical Nurse II- VRE Home Health (Full-Time)

Valley Health

132d

About The Position

The home health nurse provides direct patient care in the patient's home environment as part of a multidisciplinary team including RN, PT, OT, speech, social work and home health techs. The nurse will assess patients and follow the individualized plan of care which best meets the patient's needs established by the RN. The nurse will provide direct, one-on-one patient care, and will also communicate changes in status to the RN Case Manager. The home health agency relies heavily on technology; email is a primary means of communication and the nurse will use a laptop to complete documentation in an electronic record. The patient population varies widely across the spectrums of acuity, age, and diagnosis. The nurse works under the direction of a clinical team manager. Employment begins with a 6-10 week orientation with a seasoned preceptor to ensure that the clinician is well prepared when they begin treating on their own. Additional job duties include performance improvement opportunities, policy and procedure review and development, research, etc. Working in home health provides endless variety of setting, scenery, and clinical challenges, and provides a unique opportunity to enter and work within the real life environments of our patients, bringing meaningful change to their daily lives. Temperament: This position requires a person with a positive attitude, who is pleasant and cooperative, displaying a professional demeanor with patients, families' physicians and fellow employees. This position requires the ability to remain productive under stress. Demonstrates VALUES behavior in all interactions.

Requirements

• Associates Nursing either LPN associate degree or certificate diploma required.
• LPN License required.
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required.
• Competent to provide care based on the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological stages of human growth and development.
• Competent to provide care using the nursing process.
• Must have a reliable means of phone communication with hospital.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant Specialty Certification preferred.
• Multi-state license under the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the patient's home environment.
• Assess patients and follow the individualized plan of care established by the RN.
• Communicate changes in patient status to the RN Case Manager.
• Utilize technology for communication and documentation.
• Participate in performance improvement opportunities.
• Review and develop policies and procedures.
• Engage in research activities.

Benefits

• Zero-Deductible Health Plan.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Retirement Savings Match.
• Robust Employee Assistance Program.
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program.
• Health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare.
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Discounts to on-campus dining.

What This Job Offers

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