Brockton Visiting Nurse Association
$5,000 - Sign-On Bonus
Under the direction of an RN, utilizing the nursing process, provides skilled nursing care to patients in their homes or other health care facilities. Adheres to all Agency policies including, but not limited to, the Confidentiality Agreement, Personnel Policies and Clinical Policies and Procedures.
Following the schedule established in the Plan of Treatment, the LPN visits the patient to perform nursing services covering a wide range of skilled nursing care as outlined in the Clinical Policies and Procedures. They include, but are not limited to: - Skin treatments - Gastrointestinal treatments - Genitourinary treatments - Pulmonary treatments - Musculoskeletal treatments - Other Treatments The LPN may be required to transfer patients as needed, using Hoyer lifts, wheelchairs, sliding boards, hospital beds, and/or draw sheet transfers. In such cases where a two-person assist is required, the LPN will attempt to schedule the visit during a Home Health Aide’s scheduled visit or may call upon a family member, if and when possible.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Possess current Massachusetts Practical Nurse License
• Requires two years of experience in community health nursing and/or two years of recent acute care medical/surgical nursing experience
• Adheres to all Agency policies including, but not limited to, the Confidentiality Agreement, Personnel Policies and Clinical Policies and Procedures
• Be proficient in safe nursing practice
• Be able to adapt standard nursing procedures to community setting
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to strictly adhere to confidentiality requirements
• Driver’s license and reliable vehicle