Mental Health LPN- Home Care

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Licensed Practical Nurse works under the direction of a registered nurse to provide nursing care, to assist the patient in learning self-care techniques and to prepare clinical and progress notes.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

* 1. Assesses patients within scope of practice at every home visit.
* 2. Carries out treatments per MD orders. Reports off to RN case manager and/or clinical manager.
* 3. Reports all changes in condition to MD.
* 4. Provides patient/caregiver education as per care plan.
* 5. Completes all documentation within 24 hours. Must include changes in condition, follow-up with provider or other disciplines
with supporting documentation.
* 6. Attends all staff meetings, inservices, and all other meetings as required.
* 7. Compliance with all mandatory requirements -inclusive of Healthstreams.
* 8. Follows policies and procedures

EDUCATION:
Graduated from an approved Practical Nurses Education Program

EXPERIENCE:
Minimum one year experience in the acute care setting. Home care experience preferred, but not required.

LICENSURE:
Licensed Practical Nurse with Valid Connecticut license required.

SPECIAL_SKILLS:
Excellent verbal and written skills. Excellent clinical knowledge. Strong computer skills.

Some home care and mental health medication administration experience preferred