LPN (contract)

Humana; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

STD

LTD

Life Insurance

401(K)

Commuter Benefit Program

Job summary

Atrium is seeking an LPN/LVN to deliver skilled nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision at CenterWell. The role focuses on planning, coordination, and execution of care in accordance with care plans and standards.

The candidate must have a current LPN/LVN license, CPR, and reliable transportation. Experience in home health or hospice is preferred, with on-call duties possible.

Qualifications

• Nursing skills per accepted standards of practice.
• Proof of Hepatitis consent/declination and TB vaccination record.
• Ability to use electronic medical charting and time-keeping software (Homecare Homebase).
• Reliable transportation with current auto liability insurance.
• Maintain professional boundaries with patients and staff.
• Ability to identify unsafe work environment and notify supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Under RN direction, assist in providing nursing services and assess patient needs.
• Participate in planning and implementing care with RN to ensure quality care.
• Communicate with patient/family and healthcare team; document outcomes.
• Assist patient/family in learning self-care techniques and monitor response.
• Provide care with infection control measures (OSHA).
• Assist RN/physician with end-of-life care for Hospice patients.
• Assist with admitting, discharging and transferring patients.
• Possible on-call duties.

Skills

Nursing license

CPR certification

Driver's license

Home health experience

Education

LPN/LVN program

Accredited nursing program

Tools

Homecare Homebase

Job description

This job posting is for a temporary contractor role as an employee of Atrium assigned to work at CenterWell.

Lpn

Primary function is to administer skilled nursing care to patients in their place of residence, as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with the established plan of care. The LPN/LVN works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team as well as the patient/family. The LPN/LVN will deliver care in compliance with State, Federal and Medicare standards.

Essential Functions

• Under the direction of the RN, assists in providing nursing services and identifying the patient's physical, psycho-social and environmental needs as evidenced by observation, documentation, clinical record, case reference, team report and evaluation. Reports outcomes to assigned RN Case Manager.
• Participates in planning, coordinating, and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, to provide quality, cost-effective patient care.
• Provide and ensure effective communication to patient/family, co-workers, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes and evaluations. Properly documents outcomes of interventions.
• Assist the patient/family in learning appropriate self-care techniques and assess patient/family response to care.
• Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both staff and patient (OSHA).
• Assist the RN and/or physician in performing specialized duties related to end-of-life care for Hospice patients.
• Assists with admitting, discharging and transferring of patients.
• Possible on‑call duties.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Nursing skills as defined to be in accordance with accepted standards of practice.
• Proof of current Hepatitis consent/declination and TB vaccination record.
• Ability to use electronic medical charting and time-keeping software (Homecare Homebase).
• Reliable transportation and current auto liability insurance coverage.
• Ability to recognize and maintain professional boundaries in relationships with co-workers, patient/family/caregiver.
• Ability to recognize an unsafe working environment and notify his or her supervisor immediately, and attempt to safely correct the situation to the best of his or her abilities as soon as possible.
• Participate in annual in-service and performance improvement programs.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

• Current Nursing License in the Practicing State.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Two years experience as an LPN/LVN in a clinical setting, preferably in a home health or hospice setting.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program or accredited School of Vocational Nursing.

Pay Rate Range

1 - 1 USD hourly

Additional Notes

The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.

CenterWell and its subsidiaries comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sex, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. CenterWell and its subsidiaries do exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sex, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion.

Benefits Information

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Supplemental and Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(K)
• Commuter Benefit Program