LPN Behavioral Health: Weekend Home Visits

Elara Caring; Old Saybrook (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Tuition reimbursement for full-time

Continuing education opportunities for

Opportunities for advancement

Comprehensive insurance plans (medical

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Elara Caring is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health for PRN weekend visits in Middletown, Cromwell and surrounding areas. Be part of a team delivering high-quality care in patients’ homes, with meaningful patient outcomes and flexible scheduling.

The role requires state LPN licensure, nursing experience, and the ability to travel up to 50%. We offer tuition reimbursement, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement within a collaborative care environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Elara Caring is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health for PRN weekend visits in Middletown, Cromwell and surrounding areas. Be part of a team delivering high-quality care in patients’ homes, with meaningful patient outcomes and flexible scheduling.

The role requires state LPN licensure, nursing experience, and the ability to travel up to 50%. We offer tuition reimbursement, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement within a collaborative care environment.