Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health - VisitsPRN - Weekend Field Runs - Excellent extra money(Enjoy not working traditional long facility continuous hours!)(Not caring for a whole wing of patients!)Here is a chance to bring your compassionate care to make a difference in patients' and families' lives. Keep patients' home where they are most comfortable and most want to be!To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!As a Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health, you'll contribute to our success in the following ways:Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to delegation by the RN, physician's orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into nursing visits, as evidenced by documentation on skilled nursing notes.Communicates significant findings, problems and changes in condition or environment to the RN Case Manager, the physician, clinical supervisor, and/or other personnel involved with patient care.Reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate RN Case Manager, clinical supervisor, and physician, as appropriate.Implements the plan for patient safety, using the patient, family, and community resources.Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques while delivering quality patient care.Suggests revisions to the plan of care in response to identified patient care issues and notifies the RN Case Manager.Provides those services required substantial and specialized nursing skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician.Collaborate with the RN Case Manager during normal business hours for advice, assistance, and instructions.Documents medication regimen and updates medication profile according to established procedures.Treats patients and caregivers in the highest and most effective manner.Implement all available actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits.Provides positive, supportive communication to physicians, patients, families, visitors, and agency personnel.What is Required?High School Diploma or GEDGraduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, or Associate School of NursingCurrent State License as a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse1 year of experience in a clinical care setting hospice preferredExperience in a home health environment is preferred50% travel requiredSit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs.Valid driver's license and insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasksYou will report to the Clinical Team Manager.Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at View email address on click.appcast.io.