Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health
Pittsfield, MA
RadHealth+
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Home health

Shift Times: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Description:

NOT CONSIDER ANY CANDIDATE THAT RESIDES WITHIN 50 MILES OF THE FACILITY.  

• The LPN intervenes to promote, maintain or restore health to prevent illness and to effect rehabilitation
• The LPN collaborates with other healthcare providers, professionals and community representatives to coordinate care at home
• The LPN evaluates the individual’s and families’ response to interventions.
• Ability to function independently under general guidance of the Director and follows the guidelines and protocols and/or policies and protocols specific to each unit
• Duties require independent action and judgment
• Utilizes time management, communication, planning, delegating, and problem solving in providing care.
• Must possess and demonstrate critical thinking skills. Must maintain emotional stability in emergency settings.

Also required:

• Ability to exercise independent judgement.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to develop and maintain records and communicate clinical data in verbal and written form
• Willing to be flexible regarding work hours.
• Ability to drive an automobile in inclement weather.
• Must be willing to accept “on call” responsibilities.
• Conforms with BHS Customer Service and Performance Standards.
• Conforms with Patient’s Rights Policy.

• History of dependability in meeting demands of committed work schedule.

   

• CLIENT PREFERS 45 MIN OR LESS COMMUTE FROM TOR OFFICE (Pittsfield, MA 01201)
• One year acute nursing care [required], hospital based preferred.
• Experience in home health [Required]
• Certified Home Health Required Including Proficiency with OASIS [Highly Preferred]
• Infusion Therapy Experience [Preferred]
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply community health principles and practice.
• Demonstrated ability to perform independently as a clinician with minimal supervision or assistance.
• Experience with self-scheduling of caseload preferred.
• History of flexibility in assuming varied assignments.
• Current Driver License (and insurance) [Required]
• In order to effectively provide home care, they must have a working knowledge of home care reimbursement and regulatory guidelines.
• Traveler candidate must have their own vehicle.  This is a firm requirement.
• Traveler perm address must be included in profile
• Any/All RTO must be included in profile. ALL SCHEDULING REQUESTS MUST BE MADE AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION. Facility will NOT approve scheduling requests at/after time of offer/at interview.  Please obtain this information prior to submittal. Requests after offer may lead to rescinded offer