Licensed Practical Nurse

What We Provide  

• Attractive sign-on bonus and referral bonus opportunities  

• Pension plan paid for by VNS Health and employer-matched retirement savings program  

• Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 20 days of paid time off and 9 paid company holidays  

• Health insurance for you and your loved ones with no contribution cost (Medical, Dental, Vision); Life and Disability Insurance   

• Personal and financial wellness programs   

• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care    

• Comprehensive training including three weeks of paid clinical orientation, preceptorship, and ongoing skills development  

• Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities   

• Opportunities to contribute to clinical research and other organizational projects  

• Industry leading technology to help you make informed decisions and deliver quality care  

What You Will Do  

• Monitor and follow patient progress and report health changes to supervising registered professional nurse through detailed observations, interviews, and physical/psychosocial care within LPN scope of practice. 

• Deliver personalized nursing and care management by constantly evaluating the evolving patient needs and adjusting the plan of care.  

• Carry out quality-driven and care coordination by communicating within the VNS Health interdisciplinary team and across providers and other resources to deliver the plan of care effectively and efficiently.   

• Practice in the community, traveling to patients’ homes or care facilities, using effective time management and agility to manage weekly caseload and other duties.  

• Use agility and empathy to deliver continuity of patient care including coordinating supplies and providing education.

• Use technology, including a tablet computer, phone, and other systems to coordinate and maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records (EMRs) for patients in the community.   

• Provide empowering education and support to patients and their families to help them understand and navigate end of life treatment.   

Licenses and Certifications:

• License and current registration to practice as an LPN in New York State required

• Valid driver's license may be required as determined by operational/regional needs.

Education:

• High School Diploma or completion of LPN Program required

Work Experience:

• Minimum of one year work experience as an LPN preferred

• Bilingual skills may be required as determined by operational needs.

• Home care/hospice experience preferred

• For CMHS only: Experience working in mental health and/or home care strongly preferred

• For Hospice only: Employee will be hired to perform nursing care duties in primarily one area of service (Home Care visits, Hospice Residence shifts, or Crisis Care visits).

• However the nurse will be cross–trained in each service area and will be expected to perform nursing care duties in all three Hospice services, as needed.

Pay Range per Visit:
If you are applying to the per diem per visit version of this job, the hiring range is as follows: $50.68- $54.07 per visit.