Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Mobile Health Harm Reduction Unit

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Mobile Health in Mercer County!

Pioneers in the home care industry InterimHealthCare is looking for LPNs with a passion to provide exceptional patient care in partnership with a mobile health clinic in Mercer County.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others helping the underserved be healthy and being a part of a unique public health initiative The Rescue Mission of Trenton is seeking a compassionate and dedicated LPN to join our team with Interim HealthCare.

If that describes you ... you are made for this!

This vital role involves utilizing community outreach to provide a range of healthcare education and services to individuals in need with particular emphasis on wound management. Other key work will include linking clients to substance use disorder treatment support for infectious disease management and other public health assistance.

Key Responsibilities:

Care and Treatment: Helps ensure clients get the health care they need. Conduct in person assessments and when necessary provide direct care to clients including managing and navigating care for acute and chronic illnesses. Help clients manage medical interventions and advocate for the use and training of naloxone. Provide direct wound management assistance in a community setting via an agency mobile vehicle care includes changing wound dressings observing wounds for signs of infection and educating clients on best practices to promote healing and wellness.

Patient Engagement: Using evidence-based practices educate patients on wound prevention infection control harm reduction strategies and medication adherence.

Public Health Assistance: Assist in the prevention diagnosis and management of infectious diseases among clients. Educate on safe sex practices and safe needle use. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and community organizations to deliver integrated care and public safety support.

Health Education: Work with clients to educate on health promotion disease prevention and harm reduction strategies.

Community Outreach:As a member of the Mobile Unit team the LPN will provide essential wound care health assessments and harm reduction services as part of a mobile community health unit serving individuals experiencing homelessness substance use disorders and other vulnerable populations within Trenton and the surrounding Mercer County area.

Documentation:Document patient care and maintain accurate records in compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.

Training: Provide training to staff on essential health and safety topics including but not limited to CPR infectious disease control workplace safety etc.

Qualifications:

• Current and valid LPN license in the state of New Jersey.
• Experience in harm reduction preferred strong aspiration to join harm reduction field required.
• Experience working with people experiencing homelessness substance use disorders or public health challenges.
• Clinical skills and knowledge of primary care infectious diseases CPR and substance use treatment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with a diverse client population.
• Commitment to serving vulnerable populations with dignity respect and cultural sensitivity.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse with our staffing division heres a big-picture view of what youll do:

• Work with a team of RNs OTs PTs SLPs and HHAs to deliver quality patient care
• Take patient vitals do assessments document progress and report changes to RN supervisor
• Assist RN in carrying out patients plan of care and teaching patient self-care techniques
• Educate family on the patients plan of care medication andsafety
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and plan for discharge

Our Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses enjoy some notable benefits:

• $35/per hour depending on experience
• Online training growth and ability to earn CEUs
• Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
• Sick time
• Discounted BLS certification and renewal
• Opportunity to train or take shifts in our home health division
• Retirement plan

A few must-haves for Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses:

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program and active LPN license in New Jersey
• Minimum of 500 hours of LPN experience ideally in a skilled nursing facility or home health setting
• CPR certification
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Clinical proficiency in nursing strong communication skills and compassion

Why Work for Interim HealthCare

Founded in 1966 Interim HealthCare is the nations first home care & staffing company and a leading employer of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Operating through 300 offices our commitment to nurses is expressed through our passion to put patients first; a culture that values and appreciates nurses; and our ongoing efforts to advocate for nurses in ways that elevate their profession and reward their sacrificial work. Join a nationwide network of nurses who have rediscovered the passion that led them to nursing.

Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.