Licensed Practical Nurse Psych Visits PRN

New England Home Care • Middlebury, CT

95d

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. As a Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health, you will contribute to our success by verifying the Plan of Care prior to each visit and providing care according to delegation by the RN, physician's orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines. You will communicate 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. This position requires a commitment to patient safety and quality care, as well as collaboration with the RN Case Manager during normal business hours.

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.
• Experience in a hospice or home health environment is preferred.
• 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.

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.

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
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED