Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Pathwellhealth; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathwellhealth in Waterbury, CT is seeking a licensed practical nurse to assess patient health, implement care plans, and maintain medical records in home health settings. You will collaborate with clinicians, document care, monitor conditions, and educate patients and families on home health procedures.

CT LPN license and CPR are required; bilingual Spanish is a plus. This role involves lifting up to 25 pounds and adapting plans to patient needs.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; BSN preferred.
• CT LPN license current and valid.
• One year of LPN experience and CPR certification.
• Driver’s license, car insurance, and car registration.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care under supervision.
• Evaluate vital signs and review medications.
• Coordinate with physicians and other team members.
• Assess and chart client observations.
• Maintain complete documentation of nursing care.
• Collaborate with healthcare team.
• Educate clients and families on home health procedures.
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor and report symptoms or changes in patient conditions.
• Coordinate and adjust care plans with team.
• Monitor diets and activity.
• Assess needs of individuals and communities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Bilingual Spanish preferred

Education

Associate degree in nursing (LPN)

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

The LPN is responsible for assessing patient health problems and needs, implementing nursing care plans, and maintaining medical records. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide skilled nursing care under the direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor
• Complete evaluation tasks, including vital signs and medication reviews
• Coordinate with physicians, therapists and other individuals in the client’s care plan
• Assess and chart observations of the client’s condition at each visit
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation of nursing care
• Work collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team
• Provide education to clients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patient's conditions.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
• Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
• Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Associates degree required; Graduate of an accredited state-approved, Bachelor’s Degree from school of nursing preferred
• Current and valid Connecticut Licensed Practical Nurse license
• One year of LPN experience,Current CPR certification (required)
• Driver’s License,Car Insurance,Car Registration
• Strong interpersonal skills that build personal rapport and establish trust with the client
• Computer literate,Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job (ex: lifting 50 pounds for transfers)
• Home health care experience
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.