LPN; Licensed Practical Nurse

Yale NewHaven Health; Guilford, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our home health team in Connecticut. You will work under the direction of a registered nurse to provide nursing care, educate patients on self-care, and prepare clinical and progress notes.

The ideal candidate has CT LPN license (or eligibility), CPR certification, and at least one year of acute care experience; home care experience is preferred. A valid driver's license and access to a dependable vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with CT license or eligibility.
• CPR certification required; must obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Minimum one year experience in acute care; home care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients within scope of practice during home visits.
• Carry out treatments per MD orders and report to RN case manager.
• Provide patient/caregiver education per the care plan.
• Complete all documentation within 24 hours.
• Attend staff meetings and mandatory trainings.
• Follow policies and procedures and meet mandatory requirements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Clinical knowledge

Computer skills

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse education program

Tools

Healthstreams

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Licensed Practical Nurse works under the direction of a registered nurse to provide nursing care, to assist the patient in learning self-care techniques and to prepare clinical and progress notes.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Assesses patients within scope of practice at every home visit.


• 2.Carries out treatments per MD orders. Reports off to RN case manager and/or clinical manager.


• 3.Reports all changes in condition to MD.


• 4.Provides patient/caregiver education as per care plan.


• 5.Completes all documentation within 24 hours. Must include changes in condition, follow-up with provider or other disciplines with supporting documentation.


• 6.Attends all staff meetings, inservices, and all other meetings as required.


• 7.Compliance with all mandatory requirements -inclusive of Healthstreams.


• 8.Follows policies and procedures.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Graduated from an approved Practical Nurses Education Program

EXPERIENCE

Minimum one year experience in the acute care setting. Home care experience preferred, but not required.

LICENSURE

License Practical Nurse with valid (or eligible) Connecticut license required. A valid driver's license and proof of car insurance are required when using a personal vehicle for company business. Access to a dependable vehicle in order to travel to multiple stops a day. CPR certification is required and must be maintained. Candidates who do not have certification are required to obtain it within 3 months (90 days) of hire.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Excellent verbal and written skills. Excellent clinical knowledge. Strong computer skills.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which includes heavy lifting, extensive bending, administering CPR, patient bracing, standing, and stairs. Requires exposure to blood and body fluids, hazardous materials, and communicable diseases.