LPN, VNA of Cape Cod, Nantucket

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LPN, VNA of Cape Cod, Nantucket

Under the direction of the Team Manager and within agency policies and procedures, the LPN follows the plan of care on individual patients within the guidelines of his/her licensure to provide for the safety and quality of care, treatment or services.

• Assess patient and family needs, report new or pertinent findings to RN and MD.
• Follow prescribed plan of care as completed by the RN to address identified needs.
• Demonstrate the skills and judgments to implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for patient care, within licensure guidelines.
• Evaluate and reassess identified problems, care provided and patient’s response on a continuing basis.
• Identify ancillary services needed by patients and families and report findings to RN.
• Collaborate and communicate on a regular basis with the Team Leader, Office Nurse, RN and members of the inter-disciplinary team as needed.
• Assist patients and families in accessing appropriate community resources.
• Record narrative documentation to reflect skilled care. Documentation is clear, concise and addresses specifics of teaching, direct care and response of patient / caregiver.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
• Current LPN license in MA.
• CPR certification required.
• Minimum one (1) year recent experience in an acute care facility.
• Homecare and computer skills preferred.

22.5 hrs. per week, Mon-Fri, 4.5 hours per day between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Occasional weekends and holidays.

Visiting Nurse Association

Massachusetts – Nantucket

VNA-LPN Hourly

Hourly wage: $28 – $35 per hour.