LPN Westchester County

About Us

Alvita Care is a mission-driven Home Healthcare & Personal Care Agency with four branches and over 500 caregivers. We provide relief and assurance to family members in the areas of In-Home Personal Care, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Palliative & Hospice Care, and Geriatric Care Management and have earned The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval. Alvita Care clients are all private-pay and we do not accept Medicare or Medicaid.

Details

• Clients throughout Westchester requiring shifts from 8hrs to 12hrs
• Day and Night Shifts Available
• Work with us full-time or around your current work schedule
• Shifts are assigned to provide 1:1 care in the home environment

Qualifications

• NYS LPN license
• BLS certification
• Minimum of One (1) year demonstrated experience as an RN
• Ability to put patients at ease and explain physician's instructions
• Ability to multi-task with excellent organization skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Team player and ability to work independently
• Valid driver's license or NYS Non-Driver photo ID card (required)
• Drivers preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess needs of the clients to develop a plan of care
• Consult with Management on complex/unique cases
• Provide a plan of care with support of the Clinical/Medical/appropriate multidisciplinary members to ensure the services follow the plan of care by assessment, planning, coordination, counseling, teaching, and supervision to meet needs of the clients/patients
• Monitor/Assess patients/clients' condition and effects of the care plan
• Oversee/supervise the care provided to the patient by Licensed Practical Nurses and Paraprofessionals
• Manage, plan, coordinate, and execute the patient's safe discharge from service
• Ensure that physician's orders, discharge summary, and communication to team members, patient, and family members adhere to company and regulatory requirements
• Communicate and consult with patient's MD with all matters when needed, manage and coordinate all aspects of assigned caseload
• Assist patients with activities of daily living
• Document content and process of all services provided in the internal system properly
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects, as assigned