What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse - Homecare position at Home Health & Hospice Care?
Why Work For Us?
Home Health & Hospice Care started in Nashua in 1883! As one of the oldest VNA's in the US we have been recognized for providing exceptional care to our patients. Looking to truly make a difference in the lives of patients? Would you like to consider a homecare specialty nursing position? We have a 90 day orientation to help you build confidence in clinical skills. Staff are proud to say "I work for HHHC!" Offering a culture of compassion, respect, appreciation, training, generous benefits package, and so much more! If you are interested in having more time for 1:1 patient care with an organization that is committed to employee success, please contact us and apply today.
Service Areas: Greater Londonderry, NH - Consider working close to home!
Sign on bonus: $5,000
Why You'll Love Us:
- Competitive pay rates with $5,000 sign on bonus!
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits starting the 1st of the month following your start date!
- Accrued Earned time (PTO)
- 403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions!
Responsibilities
- Performs duties within scope of license and within care plans.
- Works closely with care team on providing exceptional care and services; provides adequate communication to the team responsible for the patient.
- The LPN will provide skilled nursing care in the home as ordered on the plan of care and under the supervision of the RN.
- Performing routine levels of care.
- Performs specific treatments and administers medications as ordered.
- Performs duties using aseptic and safety measures as trained.
- Educates patients and family regarding the patient’s illness, procedures, treatments, medications, also including self-care, prevention and health maintenance; provides appropriate age specific education and communication. Documents all changes in patient’s physical or psychosocial condition, immediately notifying RN of any significant changes.
- We use EPIC for EMR, position requires computer skills for accurate and concise documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Homecare experience a plus!
- Positive experience with complex patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, COPD, cancer and joint/hip replacements.
Required
- Registered as Licensed Practical Nurse with New Hampshire’s Board of Nursing.
- CPR Certification.
- Satisfactory criminal record.
We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Healthcare is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of healthcare.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Salary : $5,000
