Licensed Practical Nurse-Home Care-FT (Monmouth County)

Overview Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. Are you a nurse who is looking for a change? Do you feel overwhelmed and spread too thin in your current job? A return to the HOME could make you fall in love with nursing all over again! Focus on one patient at a time with Hackensack Meridian Health At Home. Our nurses spend valuable and meaningful 1:1 time with patients in their homes, where they feel most comfortable. Do what you do best, with a flexible schedule in a setting with fewer distractions. At Hackensack Meridian Health at Home, we recognize our full- and part-time benefit eligible team members by offering a Total Rewards package including comprehensive Health Benefits, generous Paid Time Off, Travel Reimbursement as well as an investment in your future with a 401(k) match and Tuition Reimbursement. Per Diem team members are eligible to participate in Travel Reimbursement and may be eligible to receive a 401(k) match. At you’ll find the information, resources and tools that will help you to be successful at HMH. From great benefits and innovative wellness programs, to robust learning and development opportunities, we continue to cultivate an exceptional work environment where you can do the kind of work that leads to fulfillment and professional growth. Qualifications Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Graduate of an LPN Program or equivalent Six (6) Months Experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Home Care Experience Licenses and Certifications Required: Licensed Practical Nurse BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association is required within 60 days of hire Responsibilities The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care to patients in their homes through assessment, development, implementation and evaluation. Provide home nursing care needs of assigned patients under the direction of an RN. Properly comply with appropriate physician orders in a timely manner. Chart, audit and demonstrate compliance on frequency and timely admission of referral. Assess the acuity of the patient in a timely and accurate manner. Communicate by use of secure messaging to appropriate people (i.e., physician, case managers). Assure documentation is completed in the EMR at time of visit. Independently prioritize and complete routine assignments consistently, accurately and within the guidelines under the direction of a registered nurse. Complete patient care related activities within scheduled frequencies. Issue appropriate frequencies directed by physicians. Obtain daily schedule by use of syncing into EMR application. Assure assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of patient care are reflective of policy, procedures and standard of care measured by complete and accurate documentation in EMR application. Complete and update patient plan of care as needed/required. Assure documentation that reflects a plan of care is appropriate and current. Teach patients and families based on identified health needs. Chart, audit and demonstrate documentation of teaching goals and plans. Ensure teaching is appropriate by working with a primary nurse. Report patients' problems to primary nurse or nursing management personnel with possible solutions. Assure appropriate documentation is evident in clinical record. Communicate pertinent patient information and plant of care to primary nurse. Obtain physician's orders as needed. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Demonstrate flexibility with job responsibilities in all areas. Adheres to HMH's Organizational competencies and standards of behavior. Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 8 hours a day. Starting Minimum Rate Minimum rate of $32.40 Hourly Benefits Benefits include health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement and retirement benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr UNAVAILABLE