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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Waterbury Region)

Status: Full Time

Trinity Health Of New England At Home serves patients and their loved ones by providing a variety of in-home services including but not limited to nursing, social work and physical/occupational/speech therapies.

We are committed to providing compassionate, exceptional care where people are most comfortable: at home!

A Catholic, Mission-driven, non-profit organization, we are affiliated with Johnson Memorial Hospital of the Trinity Health Of New England health system and are part of Trinity Health At Home, a National Health Ministry of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic healthcare systems in the United States.

Position Purpose:

Provides skilled nursing care to the organization’s clients in accordance with the plan of care as prescribed by the physician and assigned by the supervising registered nurse.

Position Details:

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, weekend/holiday rotation as required

Coverage Region: Waterbury

**NOTE:** This position is 100% home care providing services in patients homes.

What you will do:

+ Plan and coordinate client visits based on physician orders, client needs, and available resources.

+ Administer medications and perform treatments according to care plans.

+ Assess client conditions through observation and evaluation; report changes promptly and update care plans as needed.

+ Educate clients and families on care procedures and health management.

+ Document all care activities accurately and submit reports in a timely manner.

+ Collaborate with healthcare team during care conferences and maintain effective communication with clients and families.

+ Ensure compliance with federal, state, and agency regulations, policies, and ethical standards.

+ Support continuous quality improvement and uphold organizational mission and values.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Graduate from an accredited or state approved school of practical nursing

+ Current licensure in the state of practice

+ Must have a minimum of one (1) year experience in an acute care setting.

+ Home healthcare experience preferred.

+ Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with clients and their families as well as all interdisciplinary caregivers, peers, subordinates and supervisors.

+ Must have passed National Association Practical Nurse Exam (NAPNES) or equivalent medication exam before administering medications.

+ Must have current Driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work site.

+ Ability to consistently demonstrate the Organizational Core Competencies and Organizational

Position Highlights and Benefits:

+ Comprehensive benefit packages available including 1st Day medical coverage, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability insurance.

+ Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 7 additional paid holidays

+ 403B Retirement plan with generous matching contributions

+ Tuition reimbursement up to $5250 a year and mileage reimbursement.

+ Ability to earn incentives through our Employee Referral program.

+ Comprehensive Orientation and professional development opportunities

Ministry/Facility Information

Trinity Health Of New England At Home provides Mission-driven, people-centered care in communities we serve. We are recognized for our alternative services programs to support patients with complex disease management needs.

With new strategy, vision and technology, we are growing and shaping the future of healthcare!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran