LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Homecare

Masonicare Corp; Plainfield (CT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Masonicare Corp is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Homecare in Plainfield, CT. The role involves delivering skilled nursing care under the supervision of the Nurse Case Manager, with a focus on home-based patient care and coordination with the RN.

This full-time position requires an active CT LPN license and at least one year of acute care experience, with homecare preferred. The position is day shift, 40 hours per week, based in Plainfield.

Qualifications

• NLN accredited nursing program completion.
• Current Connecticut LPN license.
• Minimum one year of acute care experience; homecare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care with community and agency resources and the designated RN.
• Provide skilled nursing care in home, hospital, or extended care settings as directed.
• Document patient care and time sheets accurately in the system.
• Communicate client issues to the RN or CM promptly and clearly.
• Promote education for patients, families, and the community.

Skills

LPN license

Acute care

Home care experience

Patient care

Education

NLN accredited school of nursing

Job description

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LPN Licensed Practical Nurse - Homecare

Plainfield, CT, US

Salary Range: $28.00 To $37.00 Hourly

LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Homecare

Day Shift / 40hrs/wk 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.