What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Community Health - Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association - Shift: Days, 40 Hours position at Berkshire VNA/Berkshire Medical Center?
Job Summary
The Community Health LPN functions under the direct supervision of a professional Registered Community Health Nurse. The LPN is responsible for fulfilling a nursing assignment within the community setting in accordance with Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association (BVNA) and BMC policy.
Experience
- Five years of current clinical experience in acute care service strongly preferred.
- At least one year of experience in home care required.
- Demonstrated ability to perform diverse clinical skills under the direction of a registered nurse.
- Knowledge of nursing principles and community health practices.
- Demonstrated history of strong interpersonal and time management skills.
Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
License & Certifications
- LPN -Currently licensed as a practical nurse in Massachusetts.
- CPR certified.
- Active and valid driver's license.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to take direction and follow through consistently
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Willingness to work flexible hours.
- Ability to drive an automobile in inclement weather.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written format.
- Must be patient focused and work to improve customer satisfaction.
- Must work within all regulatory guidelines as well as Gold Service and Patient Rights policies.
- Must support the Agency mission.
Schedule:
- Work 8 to 4:30 during the week
- Work every third weekend with day off during the week before and after
- Work holidays on a rotating schedule
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)