Licensed Practical Nurse - Homecare

Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT & NH; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A home health care provider in Brattleboro, VT is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to perform individualized patient care and assist with care plans. The ideal candidate must have an active LPN license for VT and NH, along with 1-2 years of home care experience. Strong communication skills and flexibility in adapting to schedule changes are essential. This role offers an opportunity to provide quality care while working with a dedicated team in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in both VT and NH.
• 1-2 years’ experience in home care preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly, verbally, and in writing.
• Flexible in adapting to work schedule changes.

Responsibilities

• Perform prescribed individualized patient care.
• Participate in patient case conferences.
• Assist RN in preparing and evaluating care plans.
• Observe and report patient needs and reactions.
• Provide nursing care that ensures privacy and safety.
• Instruct patients in home and community programs.
• Administer medication after competency completion.
• Document patient information accurately.

Skills

Clear communication

Adaptability

Education

Associates or better in Nursing

Job description

Home care is the future of health care. More and more patients are deciding to heal where they feel most comfortable—at home. Enjoy a career that celebrates your exceptional skill and autonomy, applies your adaptability and critical thinking, and encourages you to perform at the highest clinical level.

VNH is an established leader in home health care and hospice, serving this community since 1907. As a non-profit, our only goal is helping people and providing you with the right team and resources to care for your patients.

Overview

Responsibilities of a Licensed Practical Nurse include:

Responsibilities

• Performs prescribed individualized patient care to patients as delegated.
• Participates in patient case conferences as appropriate.
• Assists the RN in the preparation, evaluation and modification of the patient\'s plan of care as appropriate.
• Observes and reports to the RN the patient\'s physical and emotional needs and reactions to treatment and to medications.
• Provides nursing care in a way that considers patient\'s privacy, comfort and safety.
• Demonstrates the ability to instruct patients in the home and at community programs.
• Performs procedures based on the Agency\'s policies and procedures.
• Performs selected procedures based on the Agency’s competency testing.
• Administers medication after successful completion of a medication competency.
• Accepts verbal orders from physicians.
• Assists the RN in planned patient teaching.
• Documents patient information in a clear, legible and accurate manner according to policy.
• Documentation is completed within established time frames to meet Federal and State requirements.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active LPN license in both VT and NH.
• 1-2 years’ experience in home care preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly, verbally, and in writing.
• Flexible in adapting to work schedule changes in order to meet patient’s 24 hour needs.

Education

Associates or better in Nursing.

Licenses & Certifications

Licensed Practical Nurse

Experience

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

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Preferred

Associates or better in Nursing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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