PER DIEM LPN - HOME HEALTH

Come join this collaborative and innovated team. At Integritus Healthcare /IntegriHome, you will enjoy WEEKLY pay, generous time off, exceptional health insurance and the ability to grow in your career. Ready to love working again and be proud of where you work? Do you want to be valued and have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? If you answered 'yes,' we can't wait to introduce you to our team of dedicated, caring professionals. Join one of the largest post-acute health care systems across Massachusetts, committed to fulfilling the health and residential needs of the population in the communities we serve. Why choose Integritus Healthcare - IntegriHome: * Competitive Compensation * Employee Satisfaction * Growth and Career Advancement * Cookouts and Luncheon's * Culture of Respect and Empowerment * Celebrating Individuality * Recognizing Excellence Benefits include but not limited to: * Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday) * Medical Insurance * FSA * Dental * Vision * Life Insurance * Long-term disability Insurance * HRA * 401(k) From short term rehab and recovery to long term skilled nursing care, hospice services, restorative care, and even respite care, we are by your side. IntegriHome, has been caring for area families since 1989, providing top-quality skilled nursing care for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. We focus on maximizing patient recovery, comfort, and independence for the highest possible quality of life. From post-surgery and post-hospital rehabilitation to long-term care for a chronic illness, our highly skilled care teams provide compassionate attention and specialized care every step of the way. Position Summary: This is a Per-Diem position. The Licensed Practical Nurse isresponsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient outcomes. Essential Job Functions * Provides direct patient care within the parameters of current nursing license. * Implements current nursing practice by following the patient assessment and approved plan of care, which was initiated by the Primary Registered Nurse. * Complete, maintain and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care. Record pain and symptom management changes and/or outcomes as appropriate. * Point of Service documentation is an expectation of all clinical personnel for quality care, accuracy, and communication standards. The clinician is expected to appropriately document at Point of Service, and effectively communicate with the Patient Care Team. * Provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self plan of care. * Participates in the coordination of Home Health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to RN * Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique. * Participates in personal and professional growth and development. * Participates in the organization's quality management program. * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications (Minimum qualifications will be considered required unless specifically stated otherwise) Experience: * Minimum of one (1) to two (2) year's experience in health care. Three (3) years experience in health care preferred. * Experience in a home health care preferred. * Experience in acute care in an institutional setting preferred. * Experience in homecare preferred. Education and Training: (Acquired through formal education, outside study, training on jobs of lesser degree, or by any combination of these. May be expressed in terms of formal educational equivalents): * Graduate of an accredited Practical Nurse or Vocational Nursing program. License, Certification & Registration: * Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification. * Current Massachusetts licensure: LPN/LVN * Valid driver's license and automobile insurance Other Requirements: * Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills. * Strong observation skills and problem solving skills. Working Conditions * Uniform/ Dress Requirements (Beyond those requirements outlined within Policy No. C:3-015.1):None Working Conditions: * May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold in all weather conditions. Must drive in various weather conditions on roads in varying repair. * May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. Travel required. OSHA exposure category: * OSHA exposure category: Category I Category I - Position includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues. Category II -Position includes tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, but employment may require unplanned Category I tasks. Category III - Position includes tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues; would not be required to perform Category I tasks.