LPN

Wingate Living•Newton, MA

18d•Remote

About The Position

Home is where the care is. West River Care has been a family-run organization for generations. We’re about serving people wherever they call home. Today, we’ve grown into a Home Health care organization that offers a full range of support to people in the Northeast who want to live their lives independently, manage their health or receive Hospice care. Our family is dedicated to being there for you and your family. We can provide a little extra assistance with the activities of everyday life, such as managing your medication, or dressing and bathing. We can bring skilled care to you, provided by Home Health aides, nurses and therapists, to help you recover in the comfort of your own home. Should your needs evolve, we are here for you at the most critical of times, providing end-of-life care that allows you to live each day to its fullest. The nurse plans organized and directed services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of the individuals and families within their homes and communities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
At least one year of hands-on clinical experiences as a nurse (in any field of nursing)
Current license in state and CPR certification.
Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Nice To Haves

Hospice experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

License to Practice as an LPN under the direction of the RN case manager
Communicates changes in condition to RN case manager and/or physician
Participates in care coordination such as but not limited to patient/family meetings, goals of care meetings, interdisciplinary discipline team meetings, QAPI etc.
Arrange/Order any equipment, supplies related to patient care needs
Request refill/reorder medications from pharmacy and/or physician
Prepare clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary
Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition; obtains physician’s orders as required
Communicate with interdisciplinary team