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Licensed Practical Nurse, Hospice Home Care, Bronx
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.
Compensation:
$36.76 - $38.47 Hourly
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/psychosocialcarewithin 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 includingcoordinating supplies and providing education.
Use technology, including a tablet computer, phone, and other systems to coordinate and maintainaccurate 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.
About Us
VNS Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit home and community-based health care organizations. Innovating in health care for more than 125 years, our commitment to health and well-being is what drives us—we help people live, age and heal where they feel most comfortable, in their own homes, connected to their family and community. On any given day, more than 10,000 VNS Health team members deliver compassionate care, unparalleled expertise and 24/7 solutions and resources to the more than 43,000 “neighbors” who look to us for care. Powered and informed by data analytics that are unmatched in the home and community-health industry, VNS Health offers a full range of health care services, solutions and health plans designed to simplify the health care experience and meet the diverse and complex needs of the communities and people we serve in New York and beyond.
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Mission & Values
As a team member of VNS Health, you share a passion for improving the health of patients through best-in-class care in the home and the community.
Inclusive Culture
At VNS Health, our priority is to create an environment where every team member feels they belong and are included.
Total Rewards
We provide our team members a well-rounded employment experience, competitive compensation, and a robust and affordable benefits package that serves you and your family. Our Total Rewards Program at VNS Health is an investment in your health, wealth and life.
