LPN / LVN - General

Cynet Health; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an LPN/LVN for a General Home Health assignment in Massachusetts. The contract is 13 weeks long with a day shift and 8-hour shifts, providing patient care in a home setting.

Active Massachusetts LPN license is required, along with BLS/Red Cross certification. You must be able to work independently, be flexible for on-call, and have a reliable vehicle for home visits and travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum One Year of Acute Nursing Care Required
• Experience in Home Health Required
• Client-Based Experience Preferred
• Infusion Therapy Experience Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide and document nursing care of the sick in home settings.
• Intervene to promote, maintain, or restore health and prevent illness.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers to coordinate care at home.
• Evaluate individual and family response to nursing interventions.
• Utilize time management, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills in providing care.

Skills

Acute Nursing Care

Home Health Experience

Client-based Experience

Infusion Therapy Experience

Job description

LPN / LVN - General

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Home Health

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Day Shift

Hours per Shift: 8 Hours

Experience:

Minimum One Year of Acute Nursing Care RequiredExperience in Home Health RequiredClient-Based Experience PreferredInfusion Therapy Experience Preferred

License:

Active Massachusetts LPN License Required

Certifications:

Active American Heart Association BLS or American Red Cross Certification Required

Must-Have:

Demonstrated Knowledge of Nursing Principles and PracticesAbility to Function Independently Under General GuidanceAbility to Exercise Independent JudgmentDemonstrated Interpersonal SkillsAbility to Maintain Confidential InformationAbility to Communicate Clinical Data in Verbal and Written FormWillingness to be Flexible Regarding Work HoursMust Possess a Current Driver License and InsuranceAbility to Drive an Automobile in Inclement WeatherWillingness to Accept On-Call ResponsibilitiesHistory of Dependability in Meeting Work Commitments

Description:Provide and document nursing care of the sick and injured in a home setting.Intervene to promote, maintain, or restore health and prevent illness.Collaborate with other healthcare providers to coordinate care at home.Evaluate individual and family response to nursing interventions.Utilize time management, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills in providing care.Demonstrate critical thinking skills and maintain emotional stability in emergency settings.Exercise independent judgment in patient care.Demonstrate flexibility in assuming varied assignments as needed.History of successful self-scheduling of caseload preferred.Must have a working knowledge of home care reimbursement and regulatory guidelines.Candidate must possess their own vehicle for home care services.All scheduling requests must be made prior to submission.Candidate must be willing to work every third weekend and holiday coverage if required.