Home Health Nurse (LPN)
Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Missouri is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the VNA Home Health team. VNA has recently celebrated our 50th Anniversary in the Home Health industry. We have a great Home Health team and would love for you to be a part of it. If you are looking for an opportunity to impact the lives of others by sharing your care and nursing skills, please review this job posting and take time to apply, we look forward to talking to you.
About VNA Home Health
The Home Health program provides services for those needing skilled services under orders from a private physician delivered in the patient's private home. Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Missouri is a non-profit organization.
Type of Work Involved
- Assess symptoms of diseases and responses to treatment
- Teach patients and caregivers how to give their care
- Answer questions about medications, diet, disease process, activity, etc.
- Administer IV and injectable medications
- Perform prescribed treatments
- Provide wound management
- Provide ostomy care
- Restore independence
- Communicate changes in the patient's health to the physician
Training
VNA provides a 30‑day preceptor/orientation training for new hires. This will allow an opportunity for you to shadow our Home Health Team Members for hands‑on training. It will also allow time for our Team Members to ride with you, allowing you to ask questions while making patient visits. Computer training will cover the use of the handheld used to make patient visits.
Position Requirements
- Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Missouri
- At least one year of experience in a healthcare institution functioning in the role of an L.P.N.
Additional responsibilities and qualifications will be available at the point of the interview.