PRN LPN — In-Home Hospice Care (Flexible Hours)

Constellation Health Services; Norwalk (CT); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Mileage reimbursement

Health insurance

PTO

Job summary

Constellation Health Services is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to work per diem in the Norwalk, CT area. Flexible hours available, home care experience highly desired.

You will support planning and care under RN supervision, following physician plans of care and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes. Responsibilities include providing nursing care in home settings, maintaining documentation, educating patients and families, managing

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse program.
• Licensed LPN in the state of employment.
• At least 1–2 years of LPN experience is a MUST; Home care preferred.
• Experience with PleurX Catheters, Foley Catheters, Wound Vac Systems, and Ostomy care a plus.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to commute for in-home patient care.
• Alternating weekend days are required, plus summer/winter holidays as needed.
• Basic knowledge of iOS operating system.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act and plan of care.
• Implements care with assessment and plan of care.
• Maintains accurate documentation of patient services.
• Educates patient and family/caregivers about diagnosis and plan of care.
• Recognizes and interprets symptoms and reports changes to supervisor.
• Coordinates hospice and home care services with the team.
• Participates in Hospice IDT meetings.
• Delivers pain/symptom management and evaluates responses.
• Supports personal and professional growth and participates in QA activities.

Skills

LPN license

Home care experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited practical nurse program

Job description

Constellation Health Services is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to work per diem in the Norwalk, CT area. Flexible hours available, home care experience highly desired.

You will support planning and care under RN supervision, following physician plans of care and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes. Responsibilities include providing nursing care in home settings, maintaining documentation, educating patients and families, managing