Job Details:
Job Location: Oyster Bay - NY
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $75000.00 - $78000.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage: Road Warrior
Constellation Health is seeking a dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team in Great Neck/Oyster Bay!
Our Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are responsible for providing care for our clients and patients in their home or community setting. The Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN is responsible for assisting in the planning for the patient's and family care under the direction of the RN the supervision of a registered nurse.
Responsibilities include:
- Following the plan of care established by physician, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.
- The Licensed Practical Nurse supports the philosophy, goals and culture of Constellation Health Services.
- Provides nursing care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care.
- Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
- Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
- Recognize and interpret symptoms and institute remedial measures within the scope and limits of a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Observes records and reports to immediate supervisor if any changes in patient's condition.
- Participates in coordination of hospice and other home care services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group.
- Examples include RN, hospice aide, MSW, OT, PT, ST, Registered Dietician, Spiritual Counselor or Clinical Supervisor.
- Participates in Hospice IDT meetings
- Implements care to achieve outcomes of comfortable and safe dying and effective grieving for the patient and family.
- Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique.
- Provides appropriate pain/symptom management.
- Evaluates patient's response to treatments/medications.
- Participates in personal, professional growth and development.
- Also, participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement team activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse or clinical supervisor.
- Some weekend days are required, and summer and winter holiday commitments as needed
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), mileage reimbursement, health insurance and PTO (must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits)
- Opportunities for professional development and training to advance your career.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment that values compassion and empathy.
- The satisfaction of making a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families.
Why Constellation?
Family-Centered Culture: At Constellation, we treat our team members like family. We understand that exceptional patient care starts with a happy and supported workforce.
Qualifications:
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited practical nurse program.
- Licensed LPN in the state of employment
- At least 1-2 years of LPN experience is a MUST; Home care preferred
- Experience in managing PleurX Catheters, Foley Catheters, Wound Vac Systems, and Ostomy care a plus
- Have reliable transportation and be willing to commute to provide the best in-home patient care.
- Alternating weekend days are required, and summer and winter holiday commitments as needed.
- Basic knowledge of iOs operating system
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