Visiting Nurses Association - Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Care - Full Time

About the role

The VNA of Manchester and Southern New Hampshire provides 24/7 in-home support and services to patients in Manchester and the surrounding communities. We are committed to helping our patients navigate the challenges they face at home while recovering from surgery or coping with life-limiting illnesses or physical disabilities. The VNA care team provides individualized care across the continuum, bringing peace of mind to patients and their loved ones while providing professional healthcare services in the comfort of home.

What You’ll Do

• Assesses patients’ physical and psychosocial status and the home environment.
• Reviews all medical data prior to delivering patient care, documents and communicates patient status and assesses needs to the Home Care Nurses.
• Participates in the development of a patient care plan which will facilitate health care, promote patient comfort and well-being, and includes patient/ family.
• Communicates appropriate information to patients, peers, managers, physicians, department, and other agencies involved.
• Integrates problem solving methodology and quality improvement in approaching problem areas related to patient care and organizational processes.
• Provides nursing care while promoting client/patient dignity and provides a calm, supportive and therapeutic environment for client/patients and their families.
• Obtains prior authorizations and documents adequately to ensure prevention of write-offs.
• Explains insurance coverage and cost of care appropriately to patients/significant others.

Who You Are

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Licensed Practical Nursing required.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years previous clinical experience required, preferably in a home care setting.
• Certification/Licensure: LPN NH licensure required. Current BLS certification or must obtain within 90 days of date of hire required.
• Schedule: Work schedule may include eight (8) to twelve (12) hours per day with weekend, evening, and night coverage based on VNA needs. Staff are expected to cover for absences by rotating or working extra time. Staff are assigned to the services area of VNA to meet client/patient needs.
• Other: Valid Driver’s License required to travel throughout southern New Hampshire to provide home health care service and other job-related activities. Proof of auto mobile insurance required. Motor vehicle background report will be conducted.

Why You’ll Love Us

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Work Schedule

Days | 40 hours weekly | Every Other Weekend Rotation

Additional Information

• Career Development: The Elliot is committed to working with you to develop a rewarding career path that provides many opportunities for learning and growth.
• Living & Working in NH: NH is an economically strong region with a low cost of living, including no state sales or income tax, outstanding schools, and safe and vibrant communities in which to raise a family. We are located less than one hour from Boston, the Seacoast, and the White Mountains. The area is not only known for the premier medical and clinical excellence available but also for vast recreational opportunities for every lifestyle.
• Benefits: As an employee at Elliot Health System you are a valued member of a team that makes a higher level of care happen every day. We believe that you deserve the most affordable and comprehensive benefits we can provide. Please view our comprehensive list of benefits below.