Provides high quality nursing services (under the direction of a Registered Nurse) for patients in their homes, private duty settings, and special programs consistent with organizational philosophy, policies, and standards of care.
$25.46 - $31.86 Hourly
What You Will Do
Implements the care by ongoing assessment, planning, coordination, counseling, teaching and supervision of patient self-care.
Provides patient care in accordance with New York State Education Law Section 6902 and with applicable VNS Health Personal Care Policies and Procedures.
Monitors the effect of the care plan on the patient/family health status.
Evaluates current care being provided and the need for revision of goals and approaches to patient care.
Initiates and maintains written and verbal communications which relates to patient care. Communicates patient status changes with the appropriate organizational personnel.
Utilizes appropriate forms to document services provided in a timely manner including, but not limited to, health teaching, health counseling & provision of supportive or restorative care; and changes in the nursing care plan or actions taken to implement the care plan.
Functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care.
Participates in patient care conferences and team meetings.
Attends regularly scheduled professional in services on relevant nursing/healthcare topics, trends, and information to enhance and maintain clinical competencies and performance.
Supports and participates in quality improvement and other activities that support the achievement of the team's goals.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Licenses and Certifications:
License and current registration to practice as an LPN in New York State required
Education:
High School Diploma or completion of LPN Program required
Work Experience:
Minimum of one year of work experience as an LPN required
Experience distributing work assignment required
Excellent customer service and organizational skills required
Demonstrated strong problem-solving ability required
Strong communication skills, including written and verbal required