Visiting Nurse's Association- Licensed Practical Nurse- Home Care- Full Time- Days

SolutionHealth • Manchester, NH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse delivers home health care to clients and patients of all ages and their families, whose needs range from basic to complex and may change rapidly. The LPN uses the nursing process to create a therapeutic environment and identify and address actual or potential health problems through case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and care that supports or restores life and well-being. The position practices under the direction of the Clinical Manager and under RN supervision, following departmental policies and procedures.

The Visiting Nurse's Association of Manchester and Southern New Hampshire provides 24/7 in-home support to patients in Manchester and surrounding communities. Its care team provides individualized professional healthcare in patients’ homes as they recover from surgery or cope with life-limiting illnesses or physical disabilities.

The schedule is days, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with an every-other-weekend requirement. Work schedules may include eight to twelve hours per day and weekend, evening, or night coverage based on VNA needs. Staff are expected to cover absences by rotating or working extra time and are assigned to VNA service areas according to patient needs. The role requires travel throughout southern New Hampshire to provide home health services and perform related activities. A $7,500 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Licensed Practical Nursing.
• At least 2 years of previous clinical experience.
• New Hampshire LPN licensure.
• Current BLS certification, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license for travel throughout southern New Hampshire.
• Proof of automobile insurance.
• A motor vehicle background report will be conducted.

Nice To Haves

• Previous clinical experience in a home care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and psychosocial status and their home environments.
• Review medical data before providing care; document and communicate patient status and needs to Home Care Nurses.
• Under the direction of a Home Care RN, participate in developing patient care plans that facilitate healthcare, promote comfort and well-being, and include the patient and family.
• Communicate appropriate information to patients, peers, managers, physicians, departments, and other agencies involved in care.
• Use problem-solving methods and quality improvement to address patient-care and organizational-process issues.
• Provide nursing care while promoting patient dignity and maintaining a calm, supportive, therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Obtain prior authorizations and document adequately to help prevent write-offs.
• Explain insurance coverage and costs of care to patients and significant others.

Benefits

• $7,500 sign-on bonus.
• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Competitive pay.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree