Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Psych Visits SIGN ON BONUS

Elara Caring • Holyoke, MA

1d • $30 - $33

About The Position

Elara Caring is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse for behavioral health visits in the Holyoke/Chicopee areas. The role provides home-based nursing care in accordance with the Plan of Care, delegation by the RN, physician orders, assessment data, and established standards. The position includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus and is scheduled for days.

The nurse works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician, collaborates with the RN Case Manager, supports patients and caregivers in learning self-care, documents care and medication information, communicates changes and safety concerns, and takes available steps to help prevent avoidable hospitalizations and emergency visits. The role requires 50% travel between patient homes and assigned work locations. The stated base pay is $30.00 to $33.00 per hour; additional compensation may be available but is not guaranteed.

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.
• One 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. The posting also states that the employee must 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.

Responsibilities

• Verify the Plan of Care before each visit and provide care according to RN delegation, physician orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
• Incorporate patient care goals from the Plan of Care into nursing visits and document them in skilled nursing notes.
• Communicate significant findings, problems, and changes in a patient's condition or environment to the RN Case Manager, physician, clinical supervisor, and other personnel involved in care.
• Report unsafe conditions to the appropriate RN Case Manager, clinical supervisor, and physician.
• Implement the patient safety plan using patient, family, and community resources.
• Assist patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques while delivering quality care.
• Suggest revisions to the Plan of Care in response to identified patient care issues and notify the RN Case Manager.
• Provide 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.
• Document medication regimens and update medication profiles according to established procedures.
• Treat patients and caregivers in a respectful and effective manner.
• Implement available actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and emergency room visits.
• Provide positive, supportive communication to physicians, patients, families, visitors, and agency personnel.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Family and pet bereavement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED