Licensed Practical Nurse Psych Visits PRN

Elara Caring; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401(K) with employer match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Continuing education opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health for short visits in the Manchester and East Hartford areas on a PRN basis. Join a mission-driven team delivering care in patients’ homes, not in large facilities.

The role emphasizes compassionate nursing in a home-health setting with flexible hours and opportunities to help patients stay at home. Valid LPN license and ability to travel up to 50% are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, or Associate School of Nursing.
• Current State License as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• 1 year of experience in a clinical care setting.
• Hospice or home health experience preferred.
• 50% travel required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to delegation by the RN, physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
• Incorporates patient care goals in the Plan of Care into nursing visits with documentation in skilled nursing notes.
• Communicates significant findings to the RN Case Manager, physician, clinical supervisor, and other involved personnel.
• Reports unsafe conditions to the RN Case Manager, clinical supervisor, and physician as appropriate.
• Implements the plan for patient safety using patient, family, and community resources.
• Assists the patient in learning self-care techniques while delivering quality patient care.
• Suggests revisions to the plan of care and notifies the RN Case Manager.
• Provides nursing services under direction of RN or physician.
• Collaborates with the RN Case Manager during normal business hours for guidance.
• Documents medication regimen and updates medication profile.
• Treats patients and caregivers with care and respect.
• Aims to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits.
• Maintains positive, supportive communication with physicians, patients, families, and agency personnel.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Hospice/Home health experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing diploma/Certificate/Associate degree

Current LPN license

Job description

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description

ID# JR-138099

Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health – Short Visits

Manchester, East Hartford areas PRN

Excellent extra money! Enjoy not working a long facility shift!

Enjoy not caring for a whole wing of patients!

Join a caring and supportive team, help keep clients home where they most want to be!

Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their journey of health, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health. Being a part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them?

Why Join the Elara Caring mission?

• Work in a collaborative environment.
• Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement

Responsibilities

• Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to delegation by the RN, physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
• Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into nursing visits, as evidenced by documentation on skilled nursing notes.
• Communicates significant findings, problems and changes in condition or environment to the RN Case Manager, the physician, clinical supervisor, and/or other personnel involved with patient care.
• Reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate RN Case Manager, clinical supervisor, and physician, as appropriate.
• Implements the plan for patient safety, using the patient, family, and community resources.
• Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques while delivering quality patient care.
• Suggests revisions to the plan of care in response to identified patient care issues and notifies the RN Case Manager.
• Provides those services required substantial and specialized nursing skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician.
• Collaborate with the RN Case Manager during normal business hours for advice, assistance, and instructions.
• Documents medication regimen and updates medication profile according to established procedures.
• Treats patients and caregivers in the highest and most effective manner.
• Implement all available actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits.
• Provides positive, supportive communication to physicians, patients, families, visitors, and agency personnel.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, or Associate School of Nursing
• Current State License as a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse
• 1 year of experience in a clinical care setting
• Experience in a hospice or home health environment is preferred
• 50% travel required
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
• Valid driver’s license and insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasks

You will report to the Clinical Team Manager.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Pay & Benefit Information

Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

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