LPN - Home Care

Associated Home Care; East Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Home Care in Massachusetts is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our in-home care team. You will administer and monitor the care plan, ensuring compliance with nursing standards and regulatory requirements while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in clients' homes.

The role involves travel within the service area, collaboration with the care team, and documentation of services performed.

Qualifications

• Current and unencumbered license to practice as a practical/vocational nurse.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Follows the care plan in collaboration with Registry Nurse and Director of Nursing, patient/client/caregivers, physician, and care team per agency policy.
• Performs on-site orientation, supervision visits, skill checks and annual performances of home care aides per regulations and AHC policies.
• Provides ongoing instructions to home care aides during field visits including reinforcement of standard precautions, client respect, HIPAA, and safety.
• Develop and review personal care plans from all contract/payor sources, orienting aides per contract/payor sources nursing staff.
• Documents services rendered and changes in client conditions and/or family and home situation.
• Communicates with contract case managers, coordination staff, and client's legal representatives about concerns; participates in team conferences.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

LPN license

CPR certification

Self-directed

Infection control

Job description

We are hiring for

We are hiring for full-time, part-time, and per diem. Enjoy a flexible schedule designed to accommodate both consumer needs and staff availability. Hours are primarily during weekdays, with occasional weekend availability as needed.

About Associated Home Care

Fueled by a real understanding of today's challenges, Associated is committed to a fundamental re-imagining of what it means to age. With over 20 years of operating experience, we have built a replicable service prototype, developed profitable, long-standing referral relationships, and created an innovative brand that positions us to serve the future customer. We are embarking on an exciting new growth chapter that focuses on client service excellence, caregiver engagement, technological innovation, and growth in new markets.

The Opportunity

We are a mission-driven organization that is dedicated to improving the lives of seniors as they age. We are passionate about what we do -- providing seniors and their families with a comprehensive, vetted and coordinated in-home service network that is high-touch, tech-enabled, compassionate and extremely well managed. We are in the exciting and dynamic home healthcare industry. Our market opportunity is large and growing as the baby boomers age and the home increasingly becomes the epicenter for care as consumers demand convenience and lower-cost solutions.

Job Summary

The LPN is responsible for administering the care plan and the patient's health and wellness as indicated by the care plan. Assures compliance with nursing/clinical standards, federal, state, and local government regulations, contract/ payor requirements and company policies. This role will treat patients, when appropriate and as needed for skilled nursing services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follows the appropriate care plan in collaboration with Registry Nurse and Director of Nursing, patient/client/caregivers, the patient's physician, and other care team members as appropriate and according to the agency policy
• Performs on-site orientation, supervision visits, skill checks and annual performances of home care aides in compliance with federal, state, and applicable accrediting body regulations and AHC policies
• Provides on-going instructions to home care aides during field visits including reinforcement of standard precautions, client respect, HIPAA, and safety. Demonstrates a desire to set and meet objectives and find increasingly efficient ways to perform tasks.
• Develop and review personal care plans from all contract/payor sources, orienting aides in following the care plan as authorized by the contract/payor source nursing staff.
• Documents services rendered and changes in client conditions and/or family and home situation
• Communicates with contract case managers, coordination staff, and client's legal representatives any concerns or issues regarding client status. Participates in team/case conferences.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Completes work with accuracy and within time frames
• Requires minimal supervision and is self-directed
• Adheres to agency infection control and safety policies, including education, reporting, and practice implementation specific to job position

Qualifications

• Current and unencumbered license to practice as a practical/vocational nurse specific to that state the employee is assigned to work by the Company.
• Current CPR certification

Work Environment

• Frequent degree of travel required

Pay Range

The hiring range for this position is $40-$42/Hourly. Various factors will determine final compensation such as a candidate’s years of relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and location.