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SalaryLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Winner of the 2023 People Choice Awards Best of the Best Home Health Care
About us:
Are you compassionate and energetic? Come work for The VNA of Albany. Voted the winner of the 2023 People Choice Awards Best of the Best Home Health Care. The VNA of Albany is a certified home health care agency providing skilled nursing care, rehabilitative services (physical, occupational, speech pathology therapies), and medical social work to individuals in the comfort of their homes. These individuals have conditions that are acute or chronic and require the skill of our dedicated clinicians.
Responsibilities Include:
- Provide health education, according to the teaching plan established by the RN
- Provide routine LPN nursing care as outlined in the nursing care plan and within the scope of practice for an LPN
- Document those services rendered to the patient, changes noted in the patient's condition and/or family and home situations
- Take vital signs and collect routine patient data
- Recognize high-risk situations and make appropriate referrals
- Follow infection control policies for a safe environment
- Administer medications and transcribe physician orders accurately
Required Skills:
- Strong computer skills and the ability to use the Agency's EMR program.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management, and written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work independently and complete paperwork accurately and in a timely fashion
- Must comply with privacy & HIPAA laws. Must be respectful of the patients' rights & treat a client & his/her belongings with dignity & respect
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and move patients
- Extensive knowledge of basic health care procedures
- Knowledge in measuring and administering medication
- Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time
Requirements:
- Community health experience preferred
- Valid driver's license and automobile with current insurance coverage and in good working conditions available to use for work
- Must be willing to travel throughout the assigned county
Job Type:
- Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Home Health
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Supplemental schedule:
- Holidays
- Overtime
Weekly schedule:
- 5x8
- No weekends
Education:
- Current Practical Nurse license in the State of New York
- Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing
- High School diploma or GED (Preferred)
Experience:
- LPN: 1 year minimum
License/Certification:
- NYS LPN License (Required)
- NYS Driver License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 100%
Work Location: On the road
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Home Health
Physical setting:
- Acute care
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
- Signing bonus
Supplemental schedule:
- Holidays
- Overtime
Weekly schedule:
- 5x8
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
License/Certification:
- LVN (Preferred)
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- LPN (Preferred)
Work Location:
- On the road
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Home Health
Physical setting:
- Acute care
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
- Signing bonus
Supplemental schedule:
- Holidays
- On call
Weekly schedule:
- 5x8
- No weekends
Ability to Relocate:
- Glens Falls, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road
