Licensed Practical Nurse, Hospice Home Care, Queens

$38.23 - $40 / hour

Overview

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.

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/psychosocial care within 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 including coordinating supplies and providing education.
Use technology, including a tablet computer, phone, and other systems to coordinate and maintain accurate 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
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

Pay Range

USD $38.23 - USD $40.00 /Hr.
About Us

VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We’re one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day.

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