LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Homecare

Masonicare Corp; Brooklyn (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Masonicare Corp in Norwich, CT area seeks an LPN for homecare to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes, facilities, or hospitals. The role works under the Nurse Case Manager and/or Clinical Manager and coordinates care with RN/designee.

The LPN will handle adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal cases, document care, and maintain timely records, with strong emphasis on care coordination and education for families.

Qualifications

• NLN accredited school of nursing is required.
• Current State of Connecticut Practical Nurse license.
• One year of acute care experience required; homecare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care with community and agency resources and with the RN/CM regularly.
• Perform procedures and treatments as directed; document appropriately.
• Communicate client care issues to the RN/CM promptly.
• Assist clients of all ages in meeting socialization needs and education.
• Document timely computer entry of patient information and time sheets.

Skills

Care coordination

Communication

Time management

Education

NLN-accredited nursing program

Connecticut LPN license

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

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LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Homecare

2 days ago Requisition ID: 16939

Salary Range: $28.00 To $37.00 Hourly

LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Homecare

Masonicare Home Health & Hospice - Norwich, CT area

Day Shift / 40hrs/wk

“We are committed to supporting our employees with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits such as medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, matching 401K retirement plan, work-life balance, and career growth opportunities.”

The trusted healthcare resource chosen by more state residents than any other-is Masonicare Home Health & Hospice, sponsored by Masonicare. We're a not-for-profit healthcare provider dedicated to serving all patients with excellent, affordable, accessible care, and staffed by licensed, experienced nurses, therapists, home health aides, companions and homemakers. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for and provides skilled nursing care reflective of the agency's mission to the ill or injured in the home, hospital or extended care facility. The LPN works under the direction of the Nurse Case Manager and/or Clinical Manager in home care cases. In the institutions, the LPN will work under the direction of the shift supervisor of the institution.

• Responsible for coordination of care with community and agency resources and with the designated registered nurse on a regular basis.
• Adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal client assignments and reports are received from a registered nurse/designee. Performs procedures and treatments accurately and documents appropriately.
• Communicates adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal client care issues, observations or concerns to the designated registered nurse or CM in a timely manner. Responsible for coordination of care with nurse case manager.
• Assists adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal clients in meeting socialization needs. Promotes education for adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal clients, client families and the community.
• Documents timely and accurate computer entry of patient/job information to facilitate service, creation of time sheets and other required patient/employment documents and reports.
• Communicates effectively and tactfully with adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal clients, recognizing their age, cultural diversity, needs, abilities and physical condition.
• Can be depended upon to report to work on-time, use time off appropriately, and complete annual education & medical requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Clinical Manager/designee.
• Graduate of a NLN accredited school of nursing required.
• Current State of Connecticut Practical Nurse license.
• One year of acute care experience required. Previous homecare experience is strongly preferred.