Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care

What You Will Do

Monitor and follow patient progress and report health changes to supervising registered professional nurse through detailed observations, interviews, and physical/psychosocial care within LPN scope of practice.
Deliver personalized nursing and care management by constantly evaluating the evolving patient needs and adjusting the plan of care. 
Carry out quality-driven and care coordination by communicating within the VNS Health interdisciplinary team and across providers and other resources to deliver the plan of care effectively and efficiently.  
Practice in the community, traveling to patients’ homes or care facilities, using effective time management and agility to manage weekly caseload and other duties. 
Use agility and empathy to deliver continuity of patient care including coordinating supplies and providing education.
Use technology, including a tablet computer, phone, and other systems to coordinate and maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records (EMRs) for patients in the community.  
Provide empowering education and support to patients and their families to help them understand and navigate end of life treatment.

Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:

License and current registration to practice as an LPN in New York State required

Valid driver's license may be required as determined by operational/regional needs.

Education:

High School Diploma or completion of LPN Program required

Work Experience:

Minimum of one year work experience as an LPN preferred
Bilingual skills may be required as determined by operational needs.
Home care/hospice experience preferred