Licensed Practical Nurse Nursing MHC LIFE
Job Description
Facility: LIFE PACE OLV Mercy Home Care
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days
Hours:
8:30am-4:30pm
Summary:
Licensed Practical Nurse works under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse. Performs selected nursing care for participants within the LIFE program. Supports the LIFE clinical team within the clinic, day center and member community. Coordinates medical appointments and provides medical information/forms as needed.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required
- Licensed in New York State required
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of two (2) years combined direct patient care experience as an LPN in any of the following areas:
- Medical/surgical acute care,
- Certified Home Health Care (CHHA),
- Long Term Home Health (LTHHC),
- Sub-Acute
- Hospice
- Minimum of two (2) years direct patient care experience in a program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE Program) will be accepted in lieu of above direct patient care experience.
- Minimum of one year experience providing care to the frail elderly required
- Medical office experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with an electronic medical record
- Basic Microsoft Office skill set
WORKING CONDITIONS
- May be exposed to unsanitary conditions in some home settings
- May be exposed to high crime areas within the community, within the county serviced by the agency
- Endures exposure to weather and temperature extremes
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