Licensed Practical Nurse II- VRE Home Health (Part-Time)

Company: Valley Health
Location: Front Royal
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

Job DescriptionThe home health nurse provides direct patient care in the patient's home environment as part of a multidisciplinary team including RN, PT, OT, speech, social work and home health techs. The nurse will assess patients and follow the individualized plan of care which best meets the patient's needs established by the RN . The nurse will provide direct, one-on-one patient care, and will also communicate changes in status to the RN Case Manager. The home health agency relies heavily on technology; email is a primary means of communication and the nurse will use a laptop to complete documentation in an electronic record. The patient population varies widely across the spectrums of acuity, age, and diagnosis. The nurse works under the direction of a clinical team manager. Employment begins with a 6-10 week orientation with a seasoned preceptor to ensure that the clinician is well prepared when they begin treating on their own. Additional job duties include performance improvement opportunities, policy and procedure review and development, research, etc. Working in home health provides endless variety of setting, scenery, and clinical challenges, and provides a unique opportunity to enter and work within the real life environments of our patients, bringing meaningful change to their daily lives.Temperament: This position requires a person with a positive attitude, who is pleasant and cooperative, displaying a professional demeanor with patients, families' physicians and fellow employees. This position requires the ability to remain productive under stress. Demonstrates VALUES behavior in all interactions.EducationAssociates Nursing either LPN associate degree or certificate diploma requiredCertification & LicensuresLPN License required *BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required **Relevant Specialty Certification preferred* Based on primary state of residency and in accordance with current Virginia Board of Nursing Regulations, must be licensed or eligible to practice pending licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia and/or West Virginia (as applicable depending on geographical area) with either a: Multi-state license, under the Nurse Licensure Compact.** New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.Valid drivers license and reliable transportationQualifications Competent to provide care based on the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological stages of human growth and development Competent to provide care using the nursing process Must have a reliable means of phone communication with hospitalFLSA ClassificationNon-exemptPhysical Demands20 A Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), Patient Care Tech.BenefitsAt Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:A Zero-Deductible Health PlanDental and vision insuranceGenerous Paid Time OffTuition AssistanceRetirement Savings MatchA Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeingMembership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness ProgramValley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com .by Jobble

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