RNS AND LPN FOR HOME CARE VISITS

Altranais Home Care is dedicated to providing quality care and compassionate support to individuals in the comfort of their own homes. Our mission is to meet the unique needs of each client, offering personalized services that cater to adults only and various health conditions, including recovery from illness or surgery.

Service Areas: Northampton, MA

General Job Description

• Assess patients’ condition during every visit and chart your observations
• Perform evaluation tasks, including vital signs and medication review
• Administer medication as prescribed by the patient’s Physician
• Dress or redress open wounds and assess progress of healing
• Educate patients and their families on proper home health care strategies and procedures
• Coordinate with Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Physicians and anyone else involved in the patient’s care plan
• Provide palliative care as needed to keep the patient comfortable
• Make recommendations for devices or tools that might improve the patient’s quality of life
• Listen to the patient and respond to concerns or requests
• Recertifies patients, Admits new patients , completes Oasis and Plan of Care (RN)

Key skills and qualifications

• Valid LPN or RN license and adherence to state Nurse Practice Acts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, and other professionals.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Good organizational skills for managing patient records and schedules.
• Valid driver's license and access to a dependable vehicle are often required for travel between patients' homes.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is typically necessary.

RNs Job Description:

• Patient assessment: Perform head-to-toe assessments, monitor vital signs, and evaluate the patient's physical, functional, and psychosocial status.
• Care planning: Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans based on assessment data, patient needs, and home environment.
• Medication and treatment administration: Administer prescribed medications, including shots and IVs, and ensure patients take the correct medication at the right times.
• Wound care: Clean and redress wounds, assess healing progress, and take preventative measures to minimize infection risk.
• Patient and family education: Teach patients and their families about their diagnosis, treatment plan, medications, and proper home care procedures to promote self-management and safety.
• Health monitoring and documentation: Track patient progress, document observations, and report abnormal findings to the physician.
• Coordination of care: Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other members of the care team to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care.

Additional duties may include:

• Assist with pain management.
• Provide wound care.
• Ensure proper feeding and hygiene.
• Monitor and operate medical equipment, such as telemonitoring devices.
• Assess the home environment for safety and community resource needs.
• May supervise home health aides & LPNs

LPNs Job Description:

• Patient care: Administer medications and treatments, monitor vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse), and assist with personal care like bathing, dressing, and eating.
• Medical procedures: Perform wound care and dressing changes, collect lab samples, and provide basic medical treatments.
• Patient and family education: Teach patients and their families about their medical conditions, medications, and how to manage their health at home.
• Monitoring and assessment: Conduct patient assessments, observe signs and symptoms of changes in condition, and report them to the appropriate healthcare providers.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed medical records and document patient progress according to established policies.
• Team collaboration: Communicate with registered nurses, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team about patient needs and status changes.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per-diem

Pay: Per visit; depending on the credentials and experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)
• RN (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $72,800.00 - $87,500.00 per year

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)
• RN (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $72,800 - $87,500