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IntelyCare; Quincy (MA); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Medical, Vision, Dental

401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

Well Care Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver in-home care, administer medications, and support individualized care plans. This role involves direct patient care in patients’ homes across age groups, with supervision by an RN.

The ideal candidate holds an active Practical Nursing license, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in home health. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Current license to practice practical nursing in the State of North Carolina; CPR certification required.
• Minimum one year practical nursing experience; home health experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilités

• Provide nursing care to patients in their homes, including administering medications and wound care.
• Monitor patients and report changes to the care team; assist in developing care plans.
• Educate patients and families on health management and self-care techniques.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality home health care.
• Assist the registered nurse with plan of care implementation across life stages.

Connaissances

Hand-eye coordination

English proficient

Communication

Patient care

Medication administration

Formation

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing

Current NC nursing license

CPR certification

Description du poste

About Well Care Health

At Well Care Health, we want you to do what you love, and do it well. We’re a team of compassionate and committed professionals here to support you on your journey to success. A career at Well Care is more than just a job, it’s a way of life. Work for the best. Learn from the best. Be the Best.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in their homes, including administering medications, wound care, and other treatments.
• Monitor patients’ conditions, report changes to the care team, and assist in developing personalized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on health management, medications, and self‑care techniques.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure the highest quality care for each patient.
• Works under the supervision of the registered nurse. The licensed practical nurse assists in utilizing the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating) in Home Health according to policies and procedures.
• Assists the registered nurse with the implementation of the plan of care for patients in all developmental stages throughout the life span.
• Provides nursing care to patients in all stages of life based on experience and competency evaluation.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Vision, Dental
• 401(k) with matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continued opportunities for growth and development

Ready to Make an Impact? Join Well Care Health today and become part of a team that’s committed to excellence in home healthcare. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.

Well Care Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Primary Job Duties

1. Assisting with the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation process according to the patient’s age and diagnosis.
2. Effectively and efficiently assisting with patient care management in coordination with a multidisciplinary team.
3. Appropriately communicating information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines.
4. Contributes to program effectiveness.
5. Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.
6. Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.
7. Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.
8. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.
9. Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.
10. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a daily basis.

Job Specifications

1. Education: Graduate of an accredited or approved school of practical nursing.
2. Licensure / Certifications: Current license to practice practical nursing in the State of North Carolina. CPR certification required.
3. Experience: Minimum one year practical nursing experience required. Home health experience preferred.
4. Essential Technical / Motor Skills: Hand/eye coordination in order to give injections, use computer, etc. Must be able to communicate and be literate in the English language. Able to manipulate patient care equipment, to properly transfer and guard patients.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to develop positive interaction with patients, patients’ families, physicians and staff in order to effectively care for the patients.
6. Essential Physical Requirements: Ability to transfer and/or maneuver objects weighing at least 50 pounds in the assessment and implementation of patient care. Requires frequent pushing, moving, lifting of patients. Positioning of patients, giving patients baths and ambulating patients expending much physical effort. Occasionally requires reaching overhead, stair climbing and fine motor manipulation.
7. Essential Mental Abilities: Must be able to assess a patient’s condition, formulate a plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient’s response to care/treatment, and to explain/teach patients about their condition/recovery. Requires higher level of mental faculties accompanied by short- and long-term memory. Able to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care. Able to learn and use supportive services.
8. Essential Sensory Requirements: Ability to visually assess patients and to utilize sight to implement and evaluate plan of care (changing dressings, performing phlebotomy, regulating IV’s, maintain equipment as to readouts, etc.) Utilize hearing to auscultate lung sounds, bowel sounds, hear alarms and effectively communicate with patients, families, physician, and staff.
9. Exposure to Hazards: Noise, exposure to blood borne pathogens and body fluids, needle puncture wounds. May be exposed to dangerous animals and traffic hazards while home visiting. May encounter patients and other situations which present a potential threat to personal safety. May encounter temperature changes and weather extremes.
10. Hours of Work: Variable Mon-Fri, weekends and holidays as needed.
11. Population Served: Adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics.
12. Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license and an operational vehicle.