Visiting Nurses Association - Licensed Practical Nurse - Homecare - Full Time
Company: Elliot Health
Location: Manchester
Posted on: October 17, 2024
Job Description:
Come work at the best place to give and receive care!---Job
Description: -$7,500 Sign-On BonusWho We Are: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.About the
Job: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.What You'll
Do:
- 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.Who You Are: Education: Graduate of an
accredited school of Licensed Practical Nursing
required.Experience: Minimum of 2 years previous clinical
-experience required, preferably in a home care
setting.Certification/Licensure: LPN NH licensure required. Current
BLS certification or must obtain within 90 days of date of hire
required.Schedule: Work schedule may include eight (8) to twelve
(12) hours per day with weekend, evening, and night coverage based
on VNA needs. Staff are expected to cover for absences by rotating
or working extra time. Staff are assigned to the services area of
VNA to meet client/patient needs.Other: Valid Driver's License
required to travel throughout southern New Hampshire to provide
home health care service and other job-related activities. Proof of
auto mobile insurance required. Motor vehicle background report
will be conducted.Why You'll Love Us:
- 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 PlanAnd !#ACRWork Shift: -30 Hours
Weekly - Mon - Fri 8am - 430pm - every other weekend and holiday
commitmentSolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected by law.
Keywords: Elliot Health, Plymouth , Visiting Nurses Association - Licensed Practical Nurse - Homecare - Full Time, Healthcare , Manchester, Massachusetts
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