LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Homecare

Masonicare Corp•New London, CT

About The Position

Masonicare Home Health & Hospice is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide skilled nursing care to ill or injured patients in their homes, hospitals, or extended care facilities. The LPN works under the direction of the Nurse Case Manager and/or Clinical Manager in home care cases, and under the institution’s shift supervisor when working in an institution. The position serves adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal clients. It involves coordinating care with agency and community resources and the designated registered nurse, performing and documenting procedures and treatments, communicating patient care concerns, supporting clients’ socialization needs, and promoting education for clients, families, and the community. The LPN also enters patient and job information into computer systems and completes required documentation and reports. The role is based in the New London, Connecticut area, with a day shift schedule of 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Graduate of an NLN-accredited school of nursing.
Current State of Connecticut Practical Nurse license.
One year of acute care experience.
Current driver's license.
Reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Previous homecare experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate care with community and agency resources and the designated registered nurse on a regular basis.
Receive assignments and reports for adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal clients from a registered nurse or designee.
Perform procedures and treatments accurately and document them appropriately.
Communicate client care issues, observations, or concerns to the designated registered nurse or Clinical Manager in a timely manner.
Coordinate care with the Nurse Case Manager.
Assist clients in meeting socialization needs.
Promote education for clients, their families, and the community.
Enter patient and job information into the computer accurately and promptly, and prepare required timesheets, patient and employment documents, and reports.
Communicate effectively and tactfully with clients, recognizing their age, cultural diversity, needs, abilities, and physical condition.
Report to work on time, use time off appropriately, and complete annual education and medical requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Manager or designee.