Licensed Practical Nurse Psych Visits

Elara Caring•Hartford, CT

10d•Hybrid

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. This role involves providing behavioral health visits in the Hartford area on a PRN basis, offering excellent extra money and the flexibility of weekend runs instead of long facility shifts. Our mission is to help clients stay home where they most want to be, as we believe the best place for care is where our patients live. We care for over 60,000 patients daily in their preferred home setting. As a Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health, you will be a key part of this mission, contributing to an industry-leading team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

Requirements

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
Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
Valid driver’s license and insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasks
Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospice or 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 requiring 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.