Yale New Haven Health·Guilford, Connecticut
The LPN provides nursing care and behavioral health support to patients in their homes under the direction of a registered nurse. Key duties include performing assessments, executing MD orders, and completing clinical documentation within 24 hours.
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.
Education: Graduated from an approved Practical Nurses Education Program
Minimum one year experience in the acute care setting. Home care experience preferred but not required.
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.
Excellent verbal and written skills. Excellent clinical knowledge. Strong computer skills.
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.
*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
Candidates must be a graduate of an approved Practical Nurses Education Program with a valid Connecticut LPN license and at least one year of acute care experience. A valid driver's license, car insurance, and CPR certification are also required.
Market context
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