Licensed Practical Nurse Psych Visits PRN

At Elara Caring we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals providing the Right Care at the Right Time in the Right Place.

Job Description:

ID# JR-12886

Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health Visits -PRN

Middletown and Meriden areas

At Elara Caring we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know theres no place like home and thats why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their journey of health we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health. Being a part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care we need a Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them If so apply today!

Why Join the Elara Caring mission

• Work in a collaborative environment.
• Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staffand continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical dental and vision benefits
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off paid holidays family and pet bereavement

As a Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health youll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to delegation by the RN physicians orders assessment data and established standards and guidelines.
• Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care into nursing visits as evidenced by documentation on skilled nursing notes.
• Communicates significant findings problems and changes in condition or environment to the RN Case Manager the physician clinical supervisor and/or other personnel involved with patient care.
• Reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate RN Case Manager clinical supervisor and physician as appropriate.
• Implements the plan for patient safety using the patient family and community resources.
• Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques while delivering quality patient care.
• Suggests revisions to the plan of care in response to identified patient care issues and notifies the RN Case Manager.
• Provides those services required substantial and specialized nursing skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician.
• Collaborate with the RN Case Manager during normal business hours for advice assistance and instructions.
• Documents medication regimen and updates medication profile according to established procedures.
• Treats patients and caregivers in the highest and most effective manner.
• Implement all available actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits.
• Provides positive supportive communication to physicians patients families visitors and agency personnel.

What is Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of an accredited Certificate Diploma or Associate School of Nursing
• Current State License as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• 1 year of experience in a clinical care setting
• Experience in a hospice or home health environment is preferred
• 50% travel required
• Sit stand bend lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs.
• Valid drivers license and insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasks

You will report to the Clinical Team Manager.

We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.

Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard tosex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) race color age (40 and older) national origin religion disability genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender reassignment protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal state or local law.

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.

At Elara Caring pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors including education job-related knowledge skills training and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets and may vary based on location.

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