LPN Visit Nurse

We are hiring LPN visit Nurses in Springfield. We have flexible schedules with weekly pay.

At Almost Family, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy themeaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families,each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people.You can find a home for your career here.

As an LPN, you can expect:

• flexibility for true work-life balance
• opportunities for career growth
• the ability to build trusted nurse-patient relationships
• employee-focused wellness and support programs

If you love nursing and want to strengthen your experience, this is a greatopportunity for you.

• Provides direct skilled nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with the plan of care.
• Utilizes the E.V.V. (Electronic Visit Verification) program as applicable. Records clinical and progress notes at the time of the visit to ensure continuity of qualitative patient care in a timely basis.
• Prepares equipment and material for use according to the plan of care, practicing appropriate procedure technique, including Administers medications as prescribed by a physician and permitted by law.
• Assists with teaching the patient and/or family members regarding the patient care needs and other related problems of the patient at home.
• Ensures confidentiality of patient records/information.
• Attends team meetings and staff meetings to enhance team communication and coordination of quality services
• Observes, records, and reports (1) signs and symptoms; (2) reactions to treatments and medications; and (3) any change in the patient's physical or emotional condition in a timely matter to the Registered Nurse and physician as applicable.
• Participates in the organization's Performance Improvement and Compliance programs and adheres to policy's and procedures.
• All other duties assigned.

• Must meet educational/experience requirements outlined in the laws of licensure states.
• A minimum of one (1) year of acute care experience preferred; previous home care experience preferred.
• Must have current LPN licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Current CPR certification required.

State Specific Requirements

• LA: Current LPN Licensure in LA without restrictions. At a minimum, one (1) year of experience working as an LPN.
• AR, CT, FL, GA, KY, MO, NC, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WI: No additional state specific requirements.

Skill Requirements

• Ability to relate to and treat acutely ill/chronically ill patients/families and their particular problems.
• Must possess strong, patient management, and documentation skills.
• Must possess the disposition and personality to work harmoniously with a wide variety of people and all levels of staff, and interact professionally as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Must possess a strong commitment to the goals, mission, and philosophy of the organization.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified patient needs.
• Absolute integrity and the use of good judgment to handle the professional and confidential nature of assignments.