License Practical Nurse - Baystate Health
Req#: R32707
Category(s): Nursing, License Practical Nurse
Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
Shift: First
Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Home Health and Hospice is looking for Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) to join the team!
Why choose Baystate Homecare?
Baystate Home Health is striving to change the face of healthcare after the additional stressors over the past few years. Home Health allows for 1:1 patient connections and flexible nurse schedules with limited weekends, which creates the space for not only work/life balance for employees, but also the best patient care where people are the most comfortable; their homes.
Go beyond the four walls and join the home health team for a refreshing take on patient care!
Summary:
Provides quality nursing care to patients in a home care setting. Follows Agency policies and procedures under the direct supervision of a RN.
Schedule:
- Full time
- Mon-Friday 8am-430pm
- Every fifth weekend required (time & half on weekends)
- Rotating holidays
Location:
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On the road (mileage reimbursement)
- West Springfield, Agawam, surrounding towns
Job Responsibilities:
1) Health care Team Relationships/Communication
- Schedules and performs assigned patient visits following proper nursing techniques and Reports patient problems, etc. to physicians, primary nurses and supervisors appropriately. Consult with Clinical Manager coordinator in planning for patient care and scheduling. Performs documentation of patient visits in chart. Orders patient supplies as necessary. Makes assessments and care plans based on age specific needs as required. Takes into account the physiological, developmental and psychosocial needs of the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
2) Development and Education
- Attends education and training programs for ongoing professional development.
3) Performs additional duties as requested
- Adheres to system and department compliance policies, and any applicable laws and regulations. Attends and participates on Agency Committees as appropriate.
Qualifications:
- MA LPN license
- BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association
- Valid drivers license
Skills and Competencies:
- Ability to function as a Team member and work independently
- Ability to be flexible
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to strictly adhere to confidentiality requirements
- Excellent interpersonal, judgment, and communication skills
- Documentation skills
- Ability to identify patient situations/problems requiring MD and/or RN follow up
We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!
Our compensation philosophy
We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. Our pay ranges consider the wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors.
You Belong At Baystate
At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.
DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.
Education:
Certificate (Required)
Certifications:
Licensed Practical Nurse – Other
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.