Apply in 3 Minutes! Visiting Nurses Association - Licensed Practical Nurse - Homecare - Full Time
Company: Elliot Health System
Location: Manchester
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
$7,500 Sign-On Bonus Who We Are: 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. About the Job: Delivers
home health care to client/patients of all ages and families whose
needs range from basic to complex and are rapidly changing by
utilizing the nursing process. Creates a therapeutic environment
while identifying and treating human responses to actual or
potential health problems through such services as case finding,
health teaching, health counseling, and the provision of care
supportive to or restorative of life and well-being. Practices
under the direction of the Clinical Manager and supervision of the
RN within the departmental policies and procedures. 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. - Under direction of Home Care RN,
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 Andmore! ACR
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