Home Health LPN — Compassionate Patient Care

Jobtome; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 8,900 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

MJHS Home Care is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to perform revisits in patients' homes under the direction of a Coordinator of Care RN. The role includes patient assessment, medication management and family education to support recovery at home.

Required NY State LPN License and a minimum of one year Med/surg experience. Valid driver's license and car are needed for Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens regions; strong computer skills are essential for electronic documentation.

Qualifications

• NY State LPN License required.
• Minimum of one year Med/surg experience in a hospital or Long-term Care facility.
• Valid driver license and car required for Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens regions.
• Good computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Observe, measure, record and report clinical data related to a patient’s health status under RN direction.
• Collect, communicate and document signs or symptoms indicating a decline in health status.
• Reconcile and administer prescribed medications according to the plan of care under RN direction.
• Perform nursing treatments indicated in the plan of care (eg. urinary catheterization, sterile dressing changes).

Skills

Good computer skills

Decision making

Education

New York State LPN License

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

MJHS Home Care is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to perform revisits in patients' homes under the direction of a Coordinator of Care RN. The role includes patient assessment, medication management and family education to support recovery at home.

Required NY State LPN License and a minimum of one year Med/surg experience. Valid driver's license and car are needed for Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens regions; strong computer skills are essential for electronic documentation.