What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at Andwell Health Partners?
Schedule/Status: Full-Time
Department: Hospice
Service Area : Farmington, ME and surrounding areas
Role: LPN
Work Setting: Community and Care Facilities
About Andwell:
At Andwell, you don’t just work here, you belong.
Being a part of the team at Andwell Health Partners means belonging to a community of people with purpose, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of those we serve by providing innovative and compassionate health care in the comfort of their homes and communities.
- Take control of your day with flexible scheduling options.
- Ability to utilize and challenge your skills in the home or community setting.
- More 1:1 time with patients, working autonomously in the comfort of their home.
- Comprehensive benefit package to support life outside of work.
- Stability – An employer of choice for 50 years.
- Centralized HR, IT, education, and employee experience departments for improved support.
Benefits:
- Incredibly flexible Health Insurance plans
- Education Reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for internal promotions
What You’ll Do:
- Follow prescribed plan of care developed by the primary RN.
- Provide patient/caretaker with adequate knowledge to make informed decisions and judgments by teaching preventive care and helping family identify health problems.
- Promote patient/family independence in accepting responsibility for care.
- Provide supportive physical, emotional and spiritual care.
- Evaluate home/family safety. Make recommendations for improvements and elimination of hazards.
- Utilize the nursing process in implementing plan of care for patients and their caregivers.
- Contribute to the assessment of community health needs, health education, and participate in preventive health activities.
What You’ll Bring:
- Graduate of an accredited NLN School for Practical Nursing. Satisfactory completion of approved course in pharmacology.
- 2 to 3 years of recent acute care nursing or equivalent experience. Community health nursing experience desirable.
- Current LPN license in the State of Maine & CPR Certification.
- Must have reliable transportation with insurance and a current Maine Driver’s license.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.