• Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health

    Baystate Health (Springfield, MA)


    Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Home Health and Hospice is looking for Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) to join the team!

     

    Why choose Baystate Homecare?

     

    Baystate Home Health is striving to change the face of healthcare after the additional stressors over the past few years.

     

    Home Health allows for 1:1 patient connections and flexible nurse schedules with limited weekends, which creates the space for not only work/life balance for employees, but also the best patient care where people are the most comfortable; their homes.

     

    Go beyond the four walls and join the home health team for a refreshing take on patient care!

    Schedule:

    + Full time

    + Mon-Friday 8am-430pm

    + Every fifth weekend required _(time & half on weekends)_

    + Rotating holidays

    Location:

    + **On the road (** **_mileage reimbursement_** **)**

    + Western Massachusetts

    Compensation Highlights:

    + **Starting at $26.20/hr** for newly licensed LPNs, with higher rates based on experience

    + **Weekend shifts pay 50% more**

    + **Competitive mileage reimbursement**

     

    Our compensation philosophy

     

    We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

     

    THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

     

    + Excellent Compensation

    + High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance

    + Pet, home, auto and personal insurance

    + Certification and continuing education reimbursement

    + 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service

    + Life insurance

    + Free money coach advice from a certified professional

    + Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to: gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

    + Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

    Job Responsibilities:

    + Health care team relationships/communication

    + Schedules and performs assigned patient visits following proper nursing techniques and reports patient problems, etc. to physicians, primary nurses and supervisors appropriately.

    + Consults with Clinical Manager in planning for patient care and scheduling.

    + Performs documentation of patient visits in chart.

    + Orders patient supplies as necessary.

    + Makes assessments and care plans based on age specific needs as required.

    + Takes into account the physiological, developmental and psychosocial needs of the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

    + Development and Education

    Qualifications:

    + MA LPN license

    + BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association

    + Valid drivers license

    Skills and Competencies:

    + Ability to function as a Team member and work independently

    + Ability to be flexible

    + Reliable transportation

    + Ability to strictly adhere to confidentiality requirements

    + Excellent interpersonal, judgment, and communication skills

    + Documentation skills

    + Ability to identify patient situations/problems requiring MD and/or RN follow up

     

    We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!

     

    You Belong At Baystate

     

    At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.

     

    DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.

    Education:

    Certificate (Required)

    Certifications:

    Licensed Practical Nurse - Other

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

     

    Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.