Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -(UTICA, NY) [Urgent]
Location: Utica
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse - NYSUT (VNA) is
responsible for performing tasks and responsibilities within the
framework of health teaching, health counseling, and provision of
supportive and restorative care as directed by the Registered
Professional Nurse. Core Job Responsibilities - Assists in
provision of nursing care to the home health patient. Collaborates
with the patient's primary case manager and other members of the
health care team. Makes and documents home care nursing visits. -
Gathers data and reports significant change in patient's condition
to Registered Nurse or Supervisor as appropriate promptly. -
Instructs patients and caregivers according to the plan of care,
implements orders for medications and treatments as prescribed by
the physician. - Promotes good health practices, helping the
patient in accepting and assuming responsibility for attaining the
highest level of independent functioning possible. - Completes,
maintains and submits accurate, legible, and relevant nursing
documentation using established agency abbreviations regarding the
patient's condition and all care and treatment given. - Monitors
patient expectations and satisfaction; participates in patient care
conferences as appropriate. - Accepts assignments and performs
duties within the limits of preparation and experience, seeking and
obtaining sufficient information necessary to function effectively
in the home health care setting. - Assumes responsibility to
maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and skills through
attendance and participation in continuing education, in-service
programs, professional conferences and community and agency
committees. - Participates in appropriate agency meetings and the
quality improvement and utilization review activities of the
organization. - Supports the Agency's Compliance Program, ensuring
that all information is kept confidential and is respectful of the
Patient's Bill of Rights. - Complies with all MVHS and VNA policies
and procedures, as well as applicable regulations. - Is flexible to
work a varied schedule based on patient needs. - Performs other
duties as required. Education/Experience Requirements REQUIRED: -
At least two years of experience working as a Licensed Practical
Nurse, preferably in acute care setting. - Excellent written,
verbal and interpersonal communication skills. - Proficient with
EHR tools. - Ability to travel to patient homes which may not be
handicap accessible with reliable transportation.
Licensure/Certification Requirements REQUIRED: - License and
current registration to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in
New York State. - Current BLS certification. Disclaimer Qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age,
gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran
status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to
undergo a background verification with an external vendor. Job
Details Req Id 93139 Department NURSING Shift Days Shift Hours
Worked 7.50 FTE 0.94 Work Schedule VISITING NURSE Employee Status
A1 - Full-Time Union 4137 - NYSUT Pay Range $24.74 - $29.71
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