Home Health- LPN- Behavioral Health

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (per diem) works under the direction of a registered nurse to provide nursing care, to assist the patient in learning self-care techniques and to prepare clinical and progress notes.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Assesses patients within scope of practice at every home visit.
• 2. Carries out treatments per MD orders. Reports off to RN case manager and/or clinical manager.
• 3. Reports all changes in condition to MD.
• 4. Provides patient/caregiver education as per care plan.
• 5. Completes all documentation within 24 hours. Must include changes in condition, follow-up with provider or other disciplines with supporting documentation.
• 6. Attends all staff meetings, inservices, and all other meetings as required.
• 7. Compliance with all mandatory requirements -inclusive of Healthstreams.
• 8. Follows policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION
• Graduated from an approved Practical Nurses Education Program
• EXPERIENCE
• Minimum one year experience in the acute care setting. Home care experience preferred but not required.
• LICENSURE
• License Practical Nurse with valid (or eligible) Connecticut license required.
• A valid driver's license and proof of car insurance are required when using a personal vehicle for company business. Access to a dependable vehicle in order to travel to multiple stops a day.
• CPR certification is required and must be maintained. Candidates who do not have certification are required to obtain it within 3 months (90 days) of hire.
• SPECIAL SKILLS
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Excellent clinical knowledge.
• Strong computer skills.
• PHYSICAL DEMAND
• Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which includes heavy lifting, extensive bending, administering CPR, patient bracing, standing, and stairs.
• Requires exposure to blood and body fluids, hazardous materials, and communicable diseases.
• Additional Information
• *The safety of our home care staff in the community is a top priority at Yale New Haven Health at Home! All of our staff have a Safety Alert GPS device, safety alert phone app and have access to an escort service if our security background check and comprehensive safety matrix meets criteria.
• YNHHS Requisition ID
• 184527

Responsibilities

• 1. Assesses patients within scope of practice at every home visit.
• 2. Carries out treatments per MD orders. Reports off to RN case manager and/or clinical manager.
• 3. Reports all changes in condition to MD.
• 4. Provides patient/caregiver education as per care plan.
• 5. Completes all documentation within 24 hours. Must include changes in condition, follow-up with provider or other disciplines with supporting documentation.
• 6. Attends all staff meetings, inservices, and all other meetings as required.
• 7. Compliance with all mandatory requirements -inclusive of Healthstreams.
• 8. Follows policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION
• Graduated from an approved Practical Nurses Education Program
• EXPERIENCE
• Minimum one year experience in the acute care setting. Home care experience preferred but not required.
• LICENSURE
• License Practical Nurse with valid (or eligible) Connecticut license required.
• A valid driver's license and proof of car insurance are required when using a personal vehicle for company business. Access to a dependable vehicle in order to travel to multiple stops a day.
• CPR certification is required and must be maintained. Candidates who do not have certification are required to obtain it within 3 months (90 days) of hire.
• SPECIAL SKILLS
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Excellent clinical knowledge.
• Strong computer skills.
• PHYSICAL DEMAND
• Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which includes heavy lifting, extensive bending, administering CPR, patient bracing, standing, and stairs.
• Requires exposure to blood and body fluids, hazardous materials, and communicable diseases.