Licensed Practical Nurse

VNS Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,665 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with no contribution cost

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Pension plan and matching retirement savings

Job summary

A prominent health organization is looking for LPNs to deliver patient-centered care in New York, focusing on individualized home care. Responsibilities include monitoring patients, providing personalized nursing, and coordinating care. Candidates must be licensed LPNs in New York with preferred experience in home care. An attractive pay range and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and education support, are offered. This is an opportunity to work in a fulfilling role that prioritizes community and wellness.

Qualifications

• License and current registration to practice as an LPN in New York State required.
• Minimum of one year work experience as an LPN preferred.
• Home care/hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and follow patient progress and report health changes to registered professional nurse.
• Deliver personalized nursing and care management by evaluating patient needs continuously.
• Provide empowering education and support to patients and their families regarding end-of-life treatment.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Empathy

Bilingual communication

Care coordination

Technology use (EMR)

Education

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

High School Diploma or completion of an LPN program

Job description

Overview

VNS Health Home Care LPNs help redefine the standard of patient‑centered care for New Yorkers, keeping them out of the crowded hospital system so they can heal and age where they are most comfortable— in their homes and community. Our LPNs provide one‑on‑one, individualized care with the direction of our Registered Nurses, meeting patients where they are and delivering exceptional clinical outcomes to our neighbors most in need. VNS Health supports and encourages professional growth opportunities for our LPNs, whether that’s expanding clinical knowledge or pursuing additional education to become a Registered Nurse.

What We Provide

• Attractive sign‑on bonus and referral bonus opportunities
• Pension plan paid by VNS Health and employer‑matched retirement savings program
• Generous paid time off—20 days of paid time off plus 9 paid company holidays
• Health insurance for you and your loved ones with no contribution cost (Medical, Dental, Vision) plus 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 the 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 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.

Qualifications

• 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 or regional needs.
• High School Diploma or completion of an LPN program required.
• 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 primarily in one area of service (Home Care visits, Hospice Residence shifts, or Crisis Care visits), but will be cross‑trained in all three Hospice services as needed.

Pay Range

USD $38.23 - $40.00 per hour.

Per diem per visit: $50.68 – $54.07 per visit.