Provides high quality nursing services (under the direction of a Registered Nurse) for patients in their homes, private duty settings, and special programs consistent with organizational philosophy, policies, and standards of care.

• Implements the care by ongoing assessment, planning, coordination, counseling, teaching and supervision of patient self-care.
• Provides patient care in accordance with New York State Education Law Section 6902 and with applicable VNS Health Personal Care Policies and Procedures.
• Monitors the effect of the care plan on the patient/family health status.
• Evaluates current care being provided and the need for revision of goals and approaches to patient care.
• Initiates and maintains written and verbal communications which relates to patient care. Communicates patient status changes with the appropriate organizational personnel.
• Utilizes appropriate forms to document services provided in a timely manner including, but not limited to, health teaching, health counseling & provision of supportive or restorative care; and changes in the nursing care plan or actions taken to implement the care plan.
• Functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care.
• Participates in patient care conferences and team meetings.
• Attends regularly scheduled professional in services on relevant nursing/healthcare topics, trends, and information to enhance and maintain clinical competencies and performance.
• Supports and participates in quality improvement and other activities that support the achievement of the team's goals.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certifications:

• License and current registration to practice as an LPN in New York State required

Education:

• High School Diploma or completion of LPN Program required

Work Experience:

• Minimum of one year of work experience as an LPN required
• Experience distributing work assignment required
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills required
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving ability required
• Strong communication skills, including written and verbal required