Staff Position

LPN / LVN - Home Health
LHC Group
Rocky Hill, CT

$68K+/year
Posted 6 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Setting
    Home Health

Pay

19% higher than average Licensed Practical Nurse / Home Health Nurse pay in Connecticut
Estimated pay
$68K+/year

Benefits

  • Holiday Pay
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Continuing Education
  • Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.
Required
    Profile
  • Resume
    License
  • PN license in Connecticut
    Other
  • Eligible to work in US
Other qualifications
    Other
  • Oasis and HomeCare/HomeBase Experience Highly Preferred

Description

***Please note that the salary will be commensurate with experience. 


Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse in Home Health is responsible for providing quality patient care and performing technical skilled care in the patient's home.

 

Responsibilities

Clinical Competence

  • Provides high quality clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team, following all applicable infection control procedures. Does not alter the plan of care.
  • Continually observes and reports the patient’s nursing needs to supervising RN.

    • Documentation and Care Delivery

  • Communicates timely and effectively with physicians, patients, family members, and appropriate agency staff regarding any patient care issues or needs, visit assignments, dates of scheduled visits, and schedule changes to scheduler, orders and OASIS data sets, coding requests, schedule home visits, to coordinate care with other clinicians, and deliver services to patient as ordered by physician and in accordance with applicable laws and regulation.
  • Documents patient visits thoroughly and completely per policy and payer requirements and syncs timely per LHC policy. This includes maintaining an accurate and current medication listing.

    • Quality

  • Actively participates in the performance improvement plan, constantly works to reduce patient hospitalizations, and improve outcomes. and process to ensure positive patient outcomes.

    • Professionalism (on time, completes training, compliant)

  • Attends and actively participates in all meetings including case conferences and is punctual. This includes having a camera on for video meetings.
  • Attends work each day with a positive attitude, willing to help the patient and agency in any way they can and is open to learning new skills.

    • Teamwork (on call, productivity)

  • Schedule flexibility is needed in this role to ensure we provide care to the patient as needed.  Requires the ability to participate in a weekend rotation and potential availability on observed holidays to ensure we are meeting the demands of our patients. 
  • Adheres to and participates in the agency's Episode Management process.
  • All other duties as assigned.


    • Education and Experience

    License Requirements

    • Current LPN licensure in state of practice.
    • Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
    • CPR Certification required.

     



    Gabbie Smith
    Gabbie Smith
    LHC Group
    LHC Group Job ID #2024028491. Posted job title: Lpn

    Employer

    LHC Group

    About
    LHC Group is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.
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