Visiting Nurses Association - Licensed Practical Nurse - Homecare - Full Time

SOLUTIONHEALTH • Manchester, NH

122d

About The Position

The VNA of Manchester and Southern New Hampshire provides 24/7 in-home support and services to patients in Manchester and the surrounding communities. We are committed to helping our patients navigate the challenges they face at home while recovering from surgery or coping with life-limiting illnesses or physical disabilities. The VNA care team provides individualized care across the continuum, bringing peace of mind to patients and their loved ones while providing professional healthcare services in the comfort of home. Delivers home health care to client/patients of all ages and families whose needs range from basic to complex and are rapidly changing by utilizing the nursing process. Creates a therapeutic environment while identifying and treating human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and the provision of care supportive to or restorative of life and well-being. Practices under the direction of the Clinical Manager and supervision of the RN within the departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Licensed Practical Nursing required.
• Minimum of 2 years previous clinical experience required, preferably in a home care setting.
• LPN NH licensure required.
• Current BLS certification or must obtain within 90 days of date of hire required.
• Valid Driver's License required to travel throughout southern New Hampshire to provide home health care service and other job-related activities.
• Proof of automobile insurance required.
• Motor vehicle background report will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients' physical and psychosocial status and the home environment.
• Reviews all medical data prior to delivering patient care, documents and communicates patient status and assesses needs to the Home Care Nurses.
• Under direction of Home Care RN, participates in the development of a patient care plan which will facilitate health care, promote patient comfort and well-being, and includes patient/ family.
• Communicates appropriate information to patients, peers, managers, physicians, department, and other agencies involved.
• Integrates problem solving methodology and quality improvement in approaching problem areas related to patient care and organizational processes.
• Provides nursing care while promoting client/patient dignity and provides a calm, supportive and therapeutic environment for client/patients and their families.
• Obtains prior authorizations and documents adequately to ensure prevention of write-offs.
• Explains insurance coverage and cost of care appropriately to patients/significant others.

Benefits

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees