LPNs monitor patient progress and report health changes to supervising registered nurses. They deliver personalized nursing care and manage patient needs while coordinating with the interdisciplinary team.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a current LPN license in New York and a high school diploma or completion of an LPN program. One year of work experience as an LPN is preferred, along with home care or hospice experience.
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Job description
Overview
VNS Health Home Care LPNs help redefine the standard of patient-centered care for New Yorkers while keeping them out of the crowded hospital system so they can heal and age where they are most comfortable- in their homes and community.
Our LPNs provide one-on-one, individualized care with the direction of our Registered Nurses, meeting patients where they are and delivering exceptional clinical outcomes to our neighbors most in need.
Interested in advancing your clinical career?
VNS Health supports and encourages professional growth opportunities for our LPNs, whether that’s expanding clinical knowledge or pursuing additional education to become a Registered Nurse.
Be part of our 130-year history and innovative Future of Care built by visiting nurses like you.
What We Provide Attractive sign-on bonus and referral bonus opportunities Pension plan paid for by VNS Health and employer-matched retirement savings program Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 20 days of paid time off and 9 paid company holidays Health insurance for you and your loved ones with no contribution cost (Medical, Dental, Vision); Life and Disability Insurance Personal and financial wellness programs Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care Comprehensive training including three weeks of paid clinical orientation, preceptorship, and ongoing skills development Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities Opportunities to contribute to clinical research and other organizational projects Industry leading technology to help you make informed decisions and deliver quality care What You Will Do Monitor and follow patient progress and report health changes to supervising registered professional nurse through detailed observations, interviews, and physical/psychosocial care within LPN scope of practice.
Deliver personalized nursing and care management by constantly evaluating the evolving patient needs and adjusting the plan of care.
Carry out quality-driven and care coordination by communicating within the VNS Health interdisciplinary team and across providers and other resources to deliver the plan of care effectively and efficiently.
Practice in the community, traveling to patients’ homes or care facilities, using effective time management and agility to manage weekly caseload and other duties.
Use agility and empathy to deliver continuity of patient care including coordinating supplies and providing education.
Benefits
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Advancement Opportunities
Health Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Generous Paid Time Off
Financial Wellness Programs
Pension Plan
Internal Mobility
Comprehensive Training
Referral Bonus Opportunities
Personal Wellness Programs
Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts
CEU Credits
Attractive Sign-On Bonus
Employer-Matched Retirement Savings Program
Opportunities to Contribute to Clinical Research
Industry Leading Technology
Use technology, including a tablet computer, phone, and other systems to coordinate and maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records (EMRs) for patients in the community.
Provide empowering education and support to patients and their families to help them understand and navigate end of life treatment.
Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications
License and current registration to practice as an LPN in New York State required Valid driver's license may be required as determined by operational/regional needs.
Education: High School Diploma or completion of LPN Program required
Work Experience
Minimum of one year work experience as an LPN preferred Bilingual skills may be required as determined by operational needs.
Home care/hospice experience preferred
For
CMHS only: Experience working in mental health and/or home care strongly preferred
For
Hospice only: Employee will be hired to perform nursing care duties in primarily one area of service (Home Care visits, Hospice Residence shifts, or Crisis Care visits). However the nurse will be cross–trained in each service area and will be expected to perform nursing care duties in all three Hospice services, as needed.
Pay Range per Visit
If you are applying to the per diem per visit version of this job, the hiring range is as follows: $52.71- $56.23 per visit.
Pay Range
USD $38.23 - USD $40.00 /Hr. About Us
VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We’re one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day.
