Licensed Practical Nurse

Alvita Care Lpn OpportunityAlvita Care is seeking experienced, Licensed Practical Nurse LPN's for Eastern Connecticut!Clients throughout Northern CT requiring shifts from 6hrs, 8hrs to 12hrs. Day and Night Shifts Available, Work with us per diem. part-time or around your current work schedule. Shifts are assigned to provide 1:1 care in the home environment.Qualifications: CT LPN licensure. BLS, ACLS, or CPR certification. Minimum of One (1) year demonstrated experience as an LPN. Ability to put patients at ease and explain physician's instructions. Ability to multi-task with excellent organization skills. Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Knowledge of medical terminology. Team player and ability to work independently. Valid driver's license or NYS Non-Driver photo ID card, required. Drivers preferred!Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Consult with Management on complex/unique cases. Monitor/Assess patients/clients' condition, effects of the care plan. Oversees/supervises the care provided to the patient by Licensed Practical Nurses and Paraprofessionals. Manages, plans, coordinates and executes the patient's safe discharge from service. Ensures that physician's orders, discharge summary and communication to team members, patient and family members adhere to company and regulatory requirements. Communicates and consults with patient's MD with all manners when needed, manage and coordinate all aspects of assigned caseload. Assists patients with activities of daily living. Documents content and process of all services provided in internal system properly. Transport/utilize medical equipment to and from clients/patients' home/facilities. Travel to patient/clients' homes and/or other facilities. Perform other related duties and participates in special project, as assigned.Company Overview: Alvita Care is a mission-driven Home Healthcare & Personal Care Agency with four branches and over 500 caregivers. We provide relief and assurance to family members in the areas of In-Home Personal Care, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Palliative & Hospice Care, and Geriatric Care Management and have earned The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval. Alvita Care clients are all private-pay and we do not accept Medicare or Medicaid. As we expand our circle of care, we are seeking top-notch caregivers to service our Connecticut needs. We have private-duty one-on-one care cases available as well as facility based care cases. All applicants are subject to a phone screening to determine compatibility and overall availability of accommodations for both the caregiver and the agency. Please note that cases with Alvita Care are only available to caregivers who successfully complete the onboarding process.