LPN- New Bedford

Description

Nightingale Visiting Nurses provides patients with around the clock care and support. We offer a competitive salary, flexible scheduling, mileage reimbursement, 3 weeks of PTO per year, one-on-one patient care, referral bonuses up to $500, and regular evaluations with annual merit increases. Our full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a 401K match after one year of employment.

The LPN’s overall responsibility is to provide direct patient care and case management to an assigned caseload in the home setting in accordance with physician’s orders. This includes admission of patients for service and determining and developing a plan of care.

Duties Include:

• Obtains medical history, particularly as it relates to the present condition, from the patient and/or family member.
• Conducts a brief physical examination of the patient, including vital signs, ambulatory status, mental status, bowel and urinary regularity, appetite and type of diet.
• Interprets nursing services of the agency to patients and families as part of planning of care.
• Provides skilled care and maintains confidentiality of client’s situation, records and services provided according to HIPAA regulations.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of his/her nursing service to the individual and family.
• Submits all patient notes and/or visit records on a timely basis.
• Develops, implements, participates in the nursing care plans and coordinates total patient care.

Qualifications Include:

• Licensed LPN in MA.
• Physical within 6 months prior to first patient contact.
• Current TB results (within last 12 months) and CPR Certification.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of liability insurance on automobile.
• Ability to attend 2-day orientation at our Taunton office.

We are looking forward to seeing you as a part of our team.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health

Physical Setting:

• Outpatient

Experience:

• Home health: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• MA LPN License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $38