Licensed Practical Nurse

LPN will perform tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a registered professional nurse.

Schedule is Mon-Fri 8 : 30-5pm

Job Responsibilities :

• Calls the home care coordinator, RN, or supervisor with verbal report of initial findings.
• In conjunction with the family and physician and / or authorized practitioner and Americare Supervisor adheres to the Plan of Care based on the RN’s assessment.
• Provides nursing care as outlined in the Plan of Treatment to include the following : Nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures including those requiring substantial specialized skill and ordered by the physician or authorized practitioner.
• Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate for the patient’s care and safety.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of his / her nursing service to the individual and family.
• Observes signs and symptoms and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition and consults with the physician or authorized practitioner concerning alteration of the plan of treatment in consultation with the supervisor, as necessary.
• Provides and completes nutritional assessments under the direction of Director of Nutrition.
• Reports all patient changes and information to the Primary RN, Supervisor or Case Manager of home care on a timely basis.
• Submits timely records of visits and vouchers based on each visit

Job Qualifications :

• NYS LPN License.
• CHHA Experience preferred.
• Home care experience a plus.
• New grads welcome

Benefits :

• $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS
• $10,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401K plan with company match
• Supportive Management team
• Robust time off including vacation, sick days, personal days, cultural Heritage Day, and your birthday off!
• Employee discount program on events, movie tickets, mobile phone plan discounts and more
13 days ago