LPN | Weekend | New Bedford

Paycom - ATS; New Bedford, Hyannis (MA, MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Relief Home Health Services, Inc. seeks a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team in New Bedford, MA. The nurse will provide professional in-home nursing services, collaborate with physicians, and educate patients and families.

Work under supervision to ensure high-quality care and adherence to care plans. The role requires MA licensure, CPR certification, and a driver’s license, with travel to patient residences across Massachusetts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved professional nursing program.
• Licensed in MA in good standing.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a professional nurse, preferably in-home care.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
• Criminal background check required.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services within the scope of nursing practice standards.
• Collaborate with other medical professionals to educate patients and their families.
• Prepare and submit timely notes within 24 hours of visit.
• Oversee coordination of patient services.
• Follow Plan of Care (POC) and propose revisions as needed.
• Coordinate community services to assist in safe home care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

LPN license in MA

Graduate of approved nursing program

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: New Bedford - Hyannis, MA, Salary Range: $58.00 - $87.00Hourly, 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).

OVERVIEW

Relief 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 SUMMARY

A 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 / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide professional nursing services within the scope of nursing practice standards
• Collaborate with other medical professionals to educate patients and their families
• Prepares & submits timely, clinical and progress notes within 24 hours of visit
• Oversees coordination of patient services
• Follows individualized Plan of Care (POC) and recommends necessary revisions based upon patient needs
• Recommends “other” professional services that may be appropriate to the needs
• Effectively communicates ongoing with patient and family progression/changes in POC
• Effectively communicates with Supervisor/Nursing Director/other disciplines in the case
• Actively communicates in the case conferencing sessions to establish best practices
• Coordinates Community Services for the patient to assist in safe home care need
• Ordering wound care supplies, and oxygen related supplies
• Prepares patient medication planners per orders, & retrieves medications from the pharmacy when appropriate. Case by case basis may be shared with RN
• Other duties as assigned by RN including, but not limited to, obtaining verbal orders, office visit notes, completing medication reconciliation
• Maintains weekly visit Quota as outlined in the job acceptance letter

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT TO BE OPERATED

• Vehicle to attend community and other meetings
• Office equipment: computer, copier, scanner, fax, phones
• Possible transfer/lifting devices, medical supplies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Indoors, performing patient care assessment/tasks in the patient’s residence
• Travel to patient residences/meetings; will require transportation to get to various work sites
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases

FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES

• Able 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 REQUIREMENTS

Daily: 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an approved professional nursing program
• Currently, licensed “in good standing” in MA
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse, preferably in-home care
• Must have a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance
• Must have a criminal background check
• Must have current CPR certification
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English