LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Homecare

Masonicare Corp • Farmington, CT

2d • $28 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Masonicare Home Health & Hospice, a not-for-profit healthcare provider, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for homecare services in the Farmington, CT area. The agency is dedicated to providing excellent, affordable, and accessible care to all patients, staffed by licensed, experienced professionals. The LPN will provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes, hospitals, or extended care facilities, working under the direction of a Nurse Case Manager and/or Clinical Manager.

Requirements

• Graduate of a NLN accredited school of nursing required.
• Current State of Connecticut Practical Nurse license.
• One year of acute care experience required.
• Maintains current Drivers’ License.
• Possess reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• Previous homecare experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordination of care with community and agency resources and with the designated registered nurse on a regular basis.
• Receives adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal client assignments and reports from a registered nurse/designee. Performs procedures and treatments accurately and documents appropriately.
• Communicates adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal client care issues, observations or concerns to the designated registered nurse or CM in a timely manner. Responsible for coordination of care with nurse case manager.
• Assists adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal clients in meeting socialization needs. Promotes education for adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal clients, client families and the community.
• Documents timely and accurate computer entry of patient/job information to facilitate service, creation of time sheets and other required patient/employment documents and reports.
• Communicates effectively and tactfully with adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal clients, recognizing their age, cultural diversity, needs, abilities and physical condition.
• Can be depended upon to report to work on-time, use time off appropriately, and complete annual education & medical requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Clinical Manager/designee.

What This Job Offers

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