Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Care - Northern Fairfield County

RVNAhealth; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Join RVNAhealth as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) providing compassionate home care to patients in Northern Fairfield County. In this role, you'll deliver high-quality nursing care under the supervision of an RN, ensure adherence to care plans, and build trust with patients and families. We offer competitive pay, extensive benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive orientation

Ongoing educational and training opportunities

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years clinical nursing experience, preferably in home care.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology and documentation requirements.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled, direct patient care in patients' homes.
• Monitor and update nursing care plans.
• Educate clients and families about diagnoses, medications, and treatment plans.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Active LPN license in the State of Connecticut

Tools

Electronic health records

Medical equipment

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Care - Northern Fairfield County

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Do you thrive in an environment where compassionate care and clinical excellence go hand in hand? Join our dedicated home health team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families throughout your community.

Do you thrive in an environment where compassionate care and clinical excellence go hand in hand? Join our dedicated home health team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families throughout your community.

About the Role:

As an LPN, you'll provide hands-on nursing care directly in patients' homes, supporting individuals through acute, chronic, or rehabilitative health challenges. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality care, advocating for your patients, and ensuring their care plans are accurately followed and documented. This position will cover towns in Northern Fairfield County.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Deliver skilled, direct patient care as assigned, while communicating timely updates to the RN Case Manager, physician, and Clinical Supervisor.

  
  


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  Monitor and update nursing care plans based on physician directives.

  
  


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  Educate clients and families about diagnoses, medications, and treatment plans.

  
  


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  Use and maintain medical equipment and nursing supplies properly and efficiently.

  
  


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  Document patient information accurately using electronic medical records.

  
  


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  Participate in the on-call rotation and provide support to other clinical staff as needed.

  
  


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  Identify and escalate any emerging clinical issues to the appropriate leadership.

  
  


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  Build strong, trust-based relationships with patients, families, and team members.

  
  


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  Support agency quality improvement efforts and participate in ongoing professional development.

  
  

Qualifications:

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  Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

  
  


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  Active LPN license in the State of Connecticut.

  
  


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  Minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience (home care experience strongly preferred).

  
  


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  Strong understanding of medical terminology and Medicare/insurance documentation requirements.

  
  


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  Calm under pressure with strong organizational and multitasking skills.

  
  


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  Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills.

  
  


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  Proficient with electronic health records and computer documentation.

  
  


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  Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel in all weather conditions.

  
  

Why Join Us?
RVNAhealth is committed to providing an exceptional, supportive, and progressive work environment for each employee. We offer:

• Competitive compensation


• Extensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 403(b) plan with matching contributions, life and disability insurance plans


• Paid time off


• A supportive and employee-centric culture


• Comprehensive orientation


• Ongoing educational, training and certification opportunities


• Wellness programs


• For those working "in the field," we offer state-of-the-art technology to stay connected, including cell phones, laptops, or tablets for recording real-time medical data, reimbursement for mileage, and RVNAhealth uniforms.

Our target pay range listed for this position represents RVNAhealth's commitment to pay transparency and is a reasonable estimate of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. The final salary for this role will be determined based on careful consideration of a variety of factors, such as the candidate's exact location, experience, and expertise related to the qualifications.


RVNAhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

It will be a condition of employment at RVNAhealth to submit to a pre-employment physical/drug screen and background check, which may include the following: fingerprinting, verification of employment, paraprofessional certifications, designations or licenses, and educational background.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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