DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY?

We are a Skilled Nursing Psychiatric team looking for a Licensed Practicing Nurse to join our team! We provide skilled and compassionate home care for patient’s behavioral and medical health needs through innovative and client centered approaches.

This position is for Monday - Friday evenings in the COMM (Centerville/Osterville/Marstons Mills) area on Cape Cod

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of and approved LPN nursing school.

Currently, licensed in good standing in the State of Practice.

A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a licensed practical nurse, preferably in a home care setting.

Must have a criminal background check.

Must have current CPR certification.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains the nursing frequency established by the supervising RN.

Follows the plan of care established by the supervising RN.

Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic techniques as required.

Performs home safety check and environmental check of the patient's home environment on all visits.

Reports any unsafe or potentially unsafe condition to the supervising RN.

Performs nursing visits and documents accordingly.

Reviews and follows the supervising RNs plan of care, communicating frequently with the supervising RN on any suggested changes necessary.

Collaborates with the supervising RN on a weekly (or more frequently) benchmark toward the established outcome goals.

Reviews the patients ADL and iADL abilities.

Teaching patients and families self-care techniques.

Communicates any suggested changes to the supervising RN.

Reinforces the HHA plan of care when HHA services are ordered.

Effectively communicates with the patient/family the POC and progression of such. Keeps the patient informed ongoing.

Effectively communicates with other disciplines in the case (actively participates in case conferencing) to effectively and appropriately problem solve as situations arise.

Communicates effectively with supervising RN, scheduled visits planned and changes to the schedule.

Communicates in case-conferencing sessions. Effectively functioning as an involved team member to collaborate on best practices for the individual patients needs.

Submits accurate, complete paperwork within 24 hours of visit, medical records intact and up to date.

Suggests Community Services that may be available to the patient to assist in safe home care needs.

Participates in the Performance Improvement Committee process as requested.

Participates in staff meetings. Adjusts visits on staff meeting day to accommodate this function.

Participates in growth of the office by being a willing preceptor for newly hired, same discipline employees.

Maintains LPN licensure and actively seeks out educational experiences to enhance the practice of home care nursing for her/him/them and the benefit of the patients serviced.

Notifies the Agency of emergencies, sickness, and other imminent occurrences that may affect the patient caseload as quickly as possible relative to the events occurrence.

Submits time requests 6 weeks or more in advance of planned time off.

Other duties as assigned.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT TO BE OPERATED:

Vehicle to do routine patient visits, possible transfer/lifting devices, medical supplies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Indoors, performing patient care assessment/tasks in the patients residence.

Travel to patient residences/meetings; will require transportation to get to various work sites.

Possible exposure to communicable diseases.

FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES:

Able to access patients homes that may not be handicap accessible.

Able to hear, speak, understand and communicate effectively in English.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

On a daily basis: walking, standing, sitting, reaching, use of telephone, use of computers and other office equipment, lifting/transferring 50 lbs or greater, bending, stooping, and climbing stairs.