Licensed Practical Nurse - Homecare

Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT & NH; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT & NH (VNH) is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide home health care services in White River Junction, VT and surrounding communities. You will support the RN in implementing the plan of care and ensure patient comfort and safety in the home setting.

The role emphasizes autonomy, critical thinking, and compassionate patient education, with opportunities to collaborate in case conferences and contribute to high-quality home-based care.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in VT and NH.
• 1–2 years’ home care experience preferred.
• Clear spoken and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide prescribed patient care delegated by the RN.
• Participate in patient case conferences as appropriate.
• Assist the RN with plan of care evaluation and modification.
• Observe and report patient needs and reactions to treatment.
• Provide nursing care with privacy, comfort and safety in mind.
• Instruct patients in home and community programs.
• Administer medications after successful competency.
• Document patient information clearly and timely.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Flexibility

Education

Associates degree in Nursing

Job description

White River Junction, VT | White River Junction
White River Junction, VT 05001, USA

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.

Responsibilities of a Licensed Practical Nurse include:

• 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 of a Licensed Practical Nurse include:

• 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.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Associates or better in Nursing.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Licensed Practical Nurse

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