LPN Homecare Eastern Long Island Visiting Nurse Multiple patients per a day

NYU Langone Health; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Homecare team in Bethpage. This role involves providing safe, therapeutic, age-appropriate patient care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary health team. Successful candidates will have a nursing diploma and some experience in the healthcare setting.

The position offers exciting opportunities for direct patient care, documentation, and involvement in quality improvement. Join us in making a difference in our patients' lives.

Qualifications

• 0–1 year nursing experience in a hospital, ambulatory, private practice or home health care setting preferred.
• LPN license required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient progress toward health goals.
• Document patient’s response to nursing interventions.
• Provide direct patient care in accordance with established guidelines.
• Participate in communication with the health care team.
• Obtain prior authorization for patient medications.
• Process medication orders and verify dosages.

Skills

Clinical experience

Patient care planning

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

High School or Equivalent Technical Diploma

Graduate of accredited school of licensed practical nursing

Job description

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a LPN - Homecare, Eastern Long Island Visiting Nurse/ Multiple patients per a day.

In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for using clinical experience to plan the delivery of safe, therapeutic, age‑appropriate patient care through planning, implementation, and evaluation over a scope of practice. With the patient and family central to the care, the LPN incorporates the unique characteristics and needs of each patient and family member into the care delivery process. Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team to promote wellness and optimize patient outcomes. Performs multiple clinical and clerical duties as required. Complies with established policies, procedures, rules, and regulations that pertain to the hospital, federal, state, and local regulations. Diligently observes all HIPAA guidelines. Performs all other duties as it relates to specialty.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Complete documentation reflecting multidisciplinary coordination. Documents teaching/learning needs of patients and families while on program and in preparation for discharge. Evaluates and documents patient’s response to nursing and multidisciplinary team interventions, including patient/family teaching. Evaluates patient’s clinical status and attempts satisfactory resolution of patient clinical issues at point of care prior to escalating issues. Takes action to optimize achievement of patient outcomes. Participates in identification, investigation and resolution of actual and/or potential risk management /quality care/ethical issues. Addresses patient issues following established communication hierarchy.
• Evaluate patient progress toward health goals and modify critical path or plan of care accordingly. Interact and collaborate with other members of health team to identify specific patient needs. Initiate appropriate interventions to amend identified variances from plan of care. Document patient and family response to interventions and collaborate with the RN to modify the plan of care as needed. Provide direct patient care which includes but not limited to utilizing WUH policy/procedures, patient care guidelines, physician orders etc. Incorporate standards of practice, clinical pathways, age‑specific guidelines and patient care guidelines into plan of care.
• Recognize and respond to issues that may cause problems and/or refer issues to the RN; utilize the escalation policy. Recognize the family as defined by the patient and incorporate the principles of family‑centered care in daily practice. Identify patient satisfaction/dissatisfaction with plan of care; escalates issues as required. Consistently verifies and documents patient advance care directives for assigned patients. Maintain open channels of communication through intra and inter shift reporting. Utilize appropriate communication in all interactions; demonstrate proper telephone etiquette. Actively participate in maintaining a clean, safe, therapeutic environment, including security of patient belongings. Respond to emergency situations as appropriate. Ensure appropriate emergency equipment is present and operational. Is cognizant of HEICS plan and participate in implementing plan as required.
• Obtain prior authorization for medication from patient’s insurance company as needed. Obtain referrals for patient tests ordered by MD as per patient’s insurance requirements. Maintain exam room for necessary supplies, cleanliness.
• Process medication orders and refills through the Workflow system. Verify dosage and medication using various tools progress notes, Clarity, physician or contact patient if necessary. Enter comments and your initials in Workflow when receiving verbal approval from a physician to refill a prescription.
• Identify patient satisfaction/dissatisfaction with plan of care. If patient expresses dissatisfaction, implement conflict resolution skills and address issues with plan of care. Assess and document patient/family advance care directives and rights and responsibilities if indicated. Establish collaborative and collegial relationships with health care team members.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School or Equivalent Technical Diploma
• Graduate of accredited school of licensed practical nursing
• 0–1 year nursing experience in a hospital, ambulatory, private practice or home health care setting preferred.

Required Licenses

LPN

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is an equal‑opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment.