LPN Part Time Weekends

Relief-Home-Health-Service; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay-per-visit compensation

Great benefits

Job summary

Relief Home Health Services, Inc. in Hyannis, MA is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join our in-home care team. You will provide professional nursing services under supervision, care for patients in their homes, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

A valid MA LPN license, CPR certification, and at least one year of in-home care experience are required. A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are also needed to visit patients across Massachusetts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved professional nursing program.
• Currently licensed in good standing in MA.
• Minimum of one year of experience in-home care.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Criminal background check.
• Current CPR certification.
• Able to read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services within the scope of nursing practice standards.
• Collaborate with other medical professionals to educate patients and families.
• Submit timely notes and progress reports within 24 hours of visit.
• Coordinate patient services and follow Plan of Care; suggest revisions as needed.
• Communicate with supervisor, Nursing Director, and other disciplines about patient status.
• Coordinate community services to support safe home care.
• Order/arrange wound care supplies and related equipment.

Skills

English communication

Driver's license

CPR certification

Education

Graduate of approved nursing program

Job description

We're looking for a compassionate licensed practical nurse to join our team! We're a Home Health Agency headquartered in Hyannis, MA, providing nursing and patient care services to critical regions throughout Massachusetts. We take a sensitive approach to healthcare, meeting patients where we can support them most - at home.Great Benefits! This position is compensated using a pay per visit model. On average our clinicians see between 2 and 3 patients an hour earning between $58 – $87 per hour (calculated at $29 per visit).OVERVIEWRelief Home Health Services, Inc. consists of a dedicated Psychiatric Home Health team working with patients with multiple co-morbidities including but not limited to: substance abuse, severe psychiatric issues, homelessness, and complex medical diagnoses. You will work with a comprehensive team, including collaborative community resources, whose goal is to reduce hospital utilization and improve patient outcomes.JOB SUMMARYA Licensed Practical Nurse provides professional nursing services within the scope of nursing practice standards in collaboration with primary care physicians, teaches and educates patients and their families. Professional skilled nursing is performed under the supervision of the Clinical Manager and Director of Clinical Services.DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESProvide professional nursing services within the scope of nursing practice standardsCollaborate with other medical professionals to educate patients and their familiesPrepares & submits timely, clinical and progress notes within 24 hours of visitOversees coordination of patient servicesFollows individualized Plan of Care (POC) and recommends necessary revisions based upon patient needsRecommends “other” professional services that may be appropriate to the needsEffectively communicates ongoing with patient and family progression/changes in POCEffectively communicates with Supervisor/Nursing Director/other disciplines in the caseActively communicates in the case conferencing sessions to establish best practicesCoordinates Community Services for the patient to assist in safe home care needOrdering wound care supplies, and oxygen related suppliesPrepares patient medication planners per orders, & retrieves medications from the pharmacy when appropriate. Case by case basis may be shared with RNOther duties as assigned by RN including, but not limited to, obtaining verbal orders, office visit notes, completing medication reconciliationMaintains weekly visit Quota as outlined in the job acceptance letterSPECIAL EQUIPMENT TO BE OPERATEDVehicle to attend community and other meetingsOffice equipment: computer, copier, scanner, fax, phonesPossible transfer/lifting devices, medical suppliesWORK ENVIRONMENTIndoors, performing patient care assessment/tasks in the patient’s residenceTravel to patient residences/meetings; will require transportation to get to various work sitesPossible exposure to communicable diseasesFUNCTIONAL ABILITIESAble to hear, speak, understand and communicate effectively in English, or a patient's native language with interpreter services.Must be able to lift and stoop effectively so as to be able to perform the above listed responsibilities.Able to access patient’s homes that may not be handicap accessible.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSDaily: walking, standing, sitting, reaching, use of telephone, use of computers & other office equipment, transferring 150 lbs or greater, bending, stooping, climbing stairs.When duties/responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.QUALIFICATIONSGraduate of an approved professional nursing programCurrently, licensed “in good standing” in MAMinimum of one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse, preferably in-home careMust have a valid driver’s license and current automobile insuranceMust have a criminal background checkMust have current CPR certificationMust be able to read, write and communicate in English