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

SolutionHealth • Manchester, NH

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Visiting Nurse's Association of Manchester and Southern New Hampshire provides in-home support and services to patients in Manchester and surrounding communities. The Licensed Practical Nurse delivers home health care to patients of all ages and their families, whose needs range from basic to complex and may change rapidly. The role 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 supportive of or restorative to life and well-being.

The nurse practices under the direction of the Clinical Manager and under the supervision of an RN, following departmental policies and procedures. This position is full-time, day shift, with an every-other-weekend requirement. 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.
• Proof of automobile insurance.
• 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 the home environment.
• Review medical data before delivering care, document and communicate patient status, and assess needs with Home Care Nurses.
• Under the direction of a Home Care RN, participate in developing patient care plans that facilitate health care, promote comfort and well-being, and include the patient and family.
• Communicate appropriate information to patients, peers, managers, physicians, the department, and other involved agencies.
• Use problem-solving methodology and quality improvement approaches to address patient-care and organizational-process issues.
• Provide nursing care that promotes patient dignity and a calm, supportive, therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Obtain prior authorizations and document adequately to help prevent write-offs.
• Explain insurance coverage and cost of care to patients and significant others.
• Travel throughout southern New Hampshire to provide home health care and perform other job-related activities.
• Cover staff absences by rotating or working extra time, and serve in the VNA service area assigned to meet patient needs.

Benefits

• 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.
• $7,500 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

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