Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Details

*VNSW has been a reputable organization known throughout Westchester and our surrounding counties for over 120 years. Join our team with a proud past and a bright future of success that includes you.*

*For over 120 years, Visiting Nurse Services of Westchester has served the needs of home health patients in our communities. In that time, we've grown to become an organization* *of compassionate, dedicated employees.*

*As a VNSW employee, you'll not only be joining a winning organization, but one that will help you achieve your personal and professional goals. We are currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide patient care in Putnam & Dutchess Counties.*

Some General Responsibilities Include:

Provides direct patient care and instruction to the patient/family according to the Plan of Treatment within the scope of the LPN License and Practice. This includes but is not limited to administering subcutaneous and IM injections, wound care, vital signs, venipuncture, tracheotomy care and cauterizations.

Assists the patient to participate in care with the ultimate goal of independence with all activities of daily living.

Participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care (attends case management conferences)

Documents on a timely basis, all care and instruction provided to patients/families, and maintains records and reports according to Agency policy.

Educates the patient/family/caregiver regarding the disease process, self-care techniques and prevention strategies

Maintains service productivity to meet Agency goals and objectives.

Reports significant conditions/symptoms to the patient s physician and VNSW Case Manager

*REQUIREMENTS: Graduate of NYS approved program for Licensed Practical Nurse.*

License and current registration to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New York

At least two years of experience in medical/surgical nursing and/or previous homecare experience.

Automobile in good working order and available for use in the field. Professional Liability and automobile insurance in the amount specified by the Agency.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.69 - $39.66 per hour

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
* Home Health
* Medical-Surgical
Standard shift:
* Day shift
Weekly schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road

 Visiting Nurse Services Westchester

 07/02/2024

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