Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: Home Health Foundation
Location: Malden
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Company DescriptionHome Health Foundation is a proud member of
Tufts Medicine, a health system that is rethinking how academic and
community centers, local and national businesses, and technology
and service innovators can all work together. So that clinicians
can deliver expert care where it's needed most. And, so that we can
bring wellness back to health care, one person at a time.Job
DescriptionWhy Join Us? $2,000 Sign-on Bonus, Benefits you will
love, Generous earned time package, Retirement plan with employer
match, Tuition reimbursement and MoreThe Home Health Licensed
Practical Nurse provides nursing care to patients and families in
their homes. The scope of nursing includes direct patient care, and
patient advocacy in the coordination of care with the
multidisciplinary team, and with the RN Case Manager.Essential
Functions Assess, and using evidence based practice, implements
nursing interventionsAssess the patient's physical and psychosocial
needs to determine health status within the scope of
licensure.Collects relevant data and documents the information
according to Medicare record policy & procedure.Completes all
nursing documentation per procedures and nursing standard of
practice including assessments, interventions, responses to
interventions, communications, verbal orders, etc.Derives a
holistic nursing diagnosis from comprehensive patient assessment
and prioritizes same according to patient need. Nursing diagnoses
are documented according to agency record procedure and are
reviewed and revised as indicated.Follows the nursing care plan,
established by the RN Case Manager, based on nursing diagnoses that
includes measurable, realistic, and time directed goals and nursing
interventions specific to the problem and individual patient;
reports information about progress or changes to the RN Case
Manager.Provides therapeutic care, education and referral, seeking
maximum patient & family participation and independence.Assesses
patient needs relative to HHAs and communicates with team RNs and
HHA Manager. Demonstrates responsiveness to the observations and
concerns of the HHA; documents accordingly.Develops, maintains, and
applies a knowledge of third party payer (Medicare, Medicaid and,
private insurance) guidelines governing eligibility for
reimbursable home health servicesPosition Type/Expected Hours of
Work & TravelThis is a part-time position days. This position will
also be required to work rotating weekend shifts once per
month.QualificationsActive LPN Licensure in Massachusetts, and New
Hampshire (or willingness to obtain)Minimum of one year of acute
nursing experienceHome care nursing experience preferredMust have a
driver's license, auto insurance, and current CPR
certification.Additional InformationAll your information will be
kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.AAP/EEO StatementHome
Health Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and dedicated to
the goal of building a diverse and inclusive workplace that
reflects the patient population in which we serve. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected
veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic
protected by applicable law. Home Health Foundation is especially
interested in candidates who, through their service, training and
experience, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of our
health care community.Other DutiesPlease note this job description
is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the
employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may
change at any time with or without
notice.PDN-95839811-9e63-44e8-b2ef-5f2ed9360bc1
Keywords: Home Health Foundation, Malden , Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse, Healthcare , Malden, Massachusetts
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