Licensed Practical Nurse- Personal Care- Manhattan- Full Time

Overview

Provides high quality nursing services (under the direction of a Registered Nurse) for patients in their homes, private duty settings, and special programs consistent with organizational philosophy, policies, and standards of care.

Responsibilities
• Implements the care by ongoing assessment, planning, coordination, counseling, teaching and supervision of patient self-care. • Provides patient care in accordance with New York State Education Law Section 6902 and with applicable VNS Health Personal Care Policies and Procedures. • Monitors the effect of the care plan on the patient/family health status. • Evaluates current care being provided and the need for revision of goals and approaches to patient care. • Initiates and maintains written and verbal communications which relates to patient care. Communicates patient status changes with the appropriate organizational personnel. • Utilizes appropriate forms to document services provided in a timely manner including, but not limited to, health teaching, health counseling & provision of supportive or restorative care; and changes in the nursing care plan or actions taken to implement the care plan. • Functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care. • Participates in patient care conferences and team meetings. • Attends regularly scheduled professional in services on relevant nursing/healthcare topics, trends, and information to enhance and maintain clinical competencies and performance. • Supports and participates in quality improvement and other activities that support the achievement of the team’s goals. • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:
License and current registration to practice as an LPN in New York State required

Education:
High School Diploma or completion of LPN Program required

Work Experience:
Minimum of one year of work experience as an LPN required Experience distributing work assignment required Excellent customer service and organizational skills required Demonstrated strong problem-solving ability required Strong communication skills, including written and verbal required