Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health R36366

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for full-time home health care. This role emphasizes 1:1 patient connections, allowing for a fulfilling work-life balance while ensuring quality patient care in their own homes. Join a forward-thinking team committed to providing excellent healthcare services in Western Massachusetts.

Benefits

Excellent Compensation

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Certification and continuing education reimbursement

403b retirement company match

Life insurance

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• MA LPN license is required.
• BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association is needed.
• Valid driver's license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and performs assigned patient visits using proper nursing techniques.
• Consults with Clinical Manager regarding patient care planning.
• Documents patient visits and assesses based on specific age needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Judgment skills

Flexibility

Education

Certificate in Practical Nursing

Job description

Req#: R36366
Category(s): Nursing, License Practical Nurse
Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
Shift: First

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home toBaystate Home Healthand Hospice is looking forLicensed Practice Nurse (LPN)to join the team!

Why choose Baystate Homecare?

Baystate Home Health is striving to change the face of healthcare after the additional stressors over the past few years.

Home Health allows for 1:1 patient connections and flexible nurse schedules with limited weekends, which creates the space for not only work/life balance for employees, but also the best patient care where people are the most comfortable; their homes.

Go beyond the four walls and join the home health team for a refreshing take on patient care!

Schedule:

• Full time

• Mon-Friday 8am-430pm

• Every fifth weekend required (time & half on weekends)

• Rotating holidays

Location:

• On the road (mileage reimbursement)

• Western Massachusetts

Compensation Highlights:

• Starting at $26.20/hr for newly licensed LPNs, with higher rates based on experience

• Weekend shifts pay 50% more

• Competitive mileage reimbursement

Our compensation philosophy

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• Excellent Compensation

• High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance

• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance

• Certification and continuing education reimbursement

• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service

• Life insurance

• Free money coach advice from a certified professional

• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to: gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

Job Responsibilities:

• Health care team relationships/communication

• Schedules and performs assigned patient visits following proper nursing techniques and reports patient problems, etc. to physicians, primary nurses and supervisors appropriately.

• Consults with Clinical Manager in planning for patient care and scheduling.

• Performs documentation of patient visits in chart.

• Orders patient supplies as necessary.

• Makes assessments and care plans based on age specific needs as required.

• Takes into account the physiological, developmental and psychosocial needs of the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

• Development and Education

Qualifications:

• MA LPN license

• BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association

• Valid drivers license

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to function as a Team member and work independently

• Ability to be flexible

• Reliable transportation

• Ability to strictly adhere to confidentiality requirements

• Excellent interpersonal, judgment, and communication skills

• Documentation skills

• Ability to identify patient situations/problems requiring MD and/or RN follow up

We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!

You Belong At Baystate

At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.

DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.

Education:

Certificate (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support – American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Licensed Practical Nurse – National Council of State Boards of NursingNational Council of State Boards of Nursing

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

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