Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Home Health Jobs

LPN Home Health Full-time
UMass Memorial Health

Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health, 40hrs, Days

UMass Memorial Health Leominster, MA
Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account . Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Schedule Details: Holidays - One Major Summer Holiday, Holidays - One Major Winter Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends - Every Fourth Weekend Scheduled Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 40 Cost Center: 24100 - 4320 Home Care LPN This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process. Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. This position, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, participates in direct and indirect patient care and health teaching to the full extent of his/her formal education, continuing education, competence and experience. Patient care may range from the newborn through the geriatric stage of life. May delegate duties to other caregivers as required and/or permitted and will consistently provide appropriate supervision. Works with other staff members in order to meet the goals, objectives and standards of the department and contributes to the attainment of divisional and system wide goals and objectives. Continues to add to his/her nursing knowledge and skill through on-going education. $7,500.00 Sign-on Bonus! I. Major Responsibilities: 1. Provides patient care according to standards of practice and departmental policy and procedure. 2. Provides assistance in patient education and documents appropriately according to policy and procedure. 3. Achieves continuity of patient care through planning and exchange of information with other health care professionals. 4. Administers medications safely and in accordance with professional standards of practice and departmental policies and procedures within the scope of practice for the LPN. 5. Makes recommendations for changes to the plan of care to the appropriate RN or other team member as the patient condition warrants. 6. Delegates patient care activities to appropriate personnel in accordance with professional standards of practice and departmental policy and procedure and within the scope of practice. 7. Meets productivity guidelines (7 visits per 8-hour day) according to departmental policy and procedures. 8. Supports performance improvement initiatives through active participation in PI processes, projects, and teams. 9. Creates and maintains documentation, which is consistently complete, accurate, timely and legible in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. 10. Maintains a safe environment for our patients through consistent compliance with policies and procedures. 11. Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients and customers throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. All responsibilities are essential job functions. II. Position Qualifications: License/Certification/Education: Required: 1. Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 2. Successful completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program. 3. Valid US-issued driver’s license. 4. Registered, inspected, and insured automobile for work related purposes. Preferred: 1. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. 2. Current CPR certification. Experience/Skills: Required: 1. Ability to perform detailed assignments with minimal supervision and work under pressure. 2. Knowledge of the nursing process for the delivery and management of patient care. 3. Ability to create electronic documentation, which is accurate, intelligible, and concise. 4. Ability to complete and maintain all required licensed practical nurse’s competencies. 5. Ability to communicate proactively and clearly with patients, caregivers, and medical staff. 6. Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English. Preferred: 1. Minimum two (2) years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience in direct patient care. Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
LPN Home Health Other
WellBe Senior Medical

Patient Care Advocate (LPN)

WellBe Senior Medical Cleveland, OH
$28 - $34 / hour
Job Summary The WellBe care model is a Physician Led Advanced Practice clinician driven geriatric care (care of older adults) team focused on the care of the frail, poly-chronic, elderly Medicare Advantage patients. This population is typically underserved and very challenged with access to care. To address these problems, we have elected to bring the care to the patient, instead of trying to bring the patient to the care. Care is provided throughout the entire continuum of care – from chronic care and urgent care in the home, to hospital, to skilled nursing facility, to assisted living, to palliative care, to end of life care. WellBe's physician/advanced practicing clinician led geriatric care teams’ partner with the patient’s primary care physician to provide concierge level geriatric medical care and social support in the home as well as delivering and coordinating across the entire care continuum. Job Description GENERAL SUMMARY Our Patient Care Advocate are the energetic, curious explorer, part of a team that provides compassionate care to the frailest elderly who suffer from chronic and acute illnesses or injuries living in their homes. Our PCA is responsible for developing a rapport, and delivering exceptional in-home services, helping coordinate care with the rest of the medical team, scheduling patient appointments with our team, specialist appointments and coordinating diagnostic tests, HEDIS gap closure, being a community resource, working to engage patients that currently are not engaged, and contributing complete and accurate data in patient's records, and other tracking tasks. The successful candidate will love working with seniors and a collaborative interdisciplinary team. We offer a positive, upbeat work environment where all medical personnel work together for the good of the patient. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES Practices the WellBe mission: To help our patients lead healthier, meaningful lives by delivering the most Complete Care. Acts as a community resource for the patient Completes support during Comprehensive Initial visit when needed. Manage patient medical records as appropriate Completes Drop in visits for unengaged patients or open HEDIS gaps Answer patient non-clinical questions and explains the process Ensures all appropriate patient documentation for non-clinical summaries are in the EMR. Provide positive customer service and treat all patients and staff with respect Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and participate in regularly scheduled team meetings as directed by supervisor. Complete non-invasive patient screenings, and testing. Ability to clearly explain POCT to geriatric patients. Escalate patient clinical concerns to APP, CD, CMD. Support APP in ongoing panel management and quality of care efforts (e.g., HEDIS) Utilize HEDIS tracking tools, meet and improve HEDIS STARS performance. Other tasks needed to accomplish team’s objectives/goals Job Requirements Educational/ Experience Requirements : High school graduate or GED License, Certification, Registration LPN Certification Required Skills and Abilities: 2+ years of patient facing experience working for a healthcare practice or hospital Current BLS card for healthcare providers or willing to obtain EMR documentation experience preferred High level of professionalism Strong customer geriatric focus/service skills Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills Pay Range: $28-34/hr Work Environment: 4 days in field, 1 day in office Travel requirements : Travel is required locally. The role is a field-based role visiting patient homes. Sponsorship Statement WellBe does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. Pay Transparency Statement Compensation for this position will be disclosed in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws Safety-Sensitive Statement This position has been designated as safety-sensitive. As such, the employee must be able to perform job duties in a manner that ensures the safety of themselves, coworkers, patients, and the public. The role requires full cognitive and physical functioning at all times. Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including substances that may impair judgment or motor function, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and company policy. Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this role and in alignment with federal law and workplace safety standards, the use of marijuana—including medical or recreational use—is prohibited. WellBe Senior Medical will comply with applicable state laws regarding medical marijuana and reasonable accommodations, where such laws do not conflict with safety requirements or federal regulations. Drug Screening Requirement As a condition of employment, WellBe Senior Medical requires all candidates to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening. Ongoing employment may also be contingent upon compliance with the company’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy, which includes random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion of drug testing. The company reserves the right to test for substances that may impair an employee’s ability to safely and effectively perform their job duties. Background Check Statement Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, as permitted by law. As a healthcare organization, WellBe conducts monthly FACIS (Fraud and Abuse Control Information System) checks on all employees. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of these checks, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement WellBe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Americans with Disabilities Act WellBe Senior Medical is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you require an accommodation during the application, interview or employment process, please contact Human Resources at HRPeopleLine@wellbe.com At-Will Employment Statement Employment with WellBe is at-will unless otherwise specified by contract. This job description does not constitute an employment contract. Disclaimer This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary. The preceding functions may not be comprehensive in scope regarding work performed by an employee assigned to this position classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of this position. Management also reserves the right to make reasonable accommodations so that a qualified employee(s) can perform the essential functions of this role