Advanced Home Health LPN — Tech-Driven Patient Care

Vermont, Inc; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont Health Network Home Health & Hospice in Colchester, Vermont, seeks an experienced nurse to deliver high-tech care in patients’ homes under an established plan of care. The role may require evenings, weekends or holidays and frequent travel within the service area.

Qualifications include an Associate degree in nursing or higher, 2+ years in home/public health or high-tech nursing, and Vermont-recognized LPN licensure.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in nursing is required.
• Minimum two years of directly related home/public health, hospice and/or high tech nursing experience.
• Current LPN licensure or compact licensure recognized by Vermont is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct high tech nursing care in patients' homes per established nursing plan of care.
• Monitor ventilators, tracheostomies, feeding tubes, and administer medications as directed.
• Educate patients and families about illnesses, treatment and care plans.
• Consult with case managers and clinical staff to discuss patient status and care plans.
• Prepare required clinical and administrative documentation in accordance with regulations and standards.
• Adhere to protocols and professional standards while using clinical judgment.

Skills

High tech nursing

Home health care

Communication

Education

Associates degree in nursing

LPN licensure or compact licensure

Job description

University of Vermont Health Network Home Health & Hospice in Colchester, Vermont, seeks an experienced nurse to deliver high-tech care in patients’ homes under an established plan of care. The role may require evenings, weekends or holidays and frequent travel within the service area.

Qualifications include an Associate degree in nursing or higher, 2+ years in home/public health or high-tech nursing, and Vermont-recognized LPN licensure.