Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

About us:

Are you compassionate and energetic? Come work for The VNA of Albany. Voted the winner of the 2023 People Choice Awards Best of the Best Home Health Care. The VNA of Albany is a certified home health care agency providing skilled nursing care, rehabilitative services, and medical social work to individuals in the comfort of their homes. These individuals have conditions that are acute or chronic and require the skill of our dedicated clinicians.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide health education, according to the teaching plan established by the RN
• Provide routine LPN nursing care as outlined in the nursing care plan and within the scope of practice for an LPN
• Document those services rendered to the patient, changes noted in the patient's condition and/or family and home situations
• Take vital signs and collect routine patient data
• Recognize high-risk situations and make appropriate referrals
• Follow infection control policies for a safe environment
• Administer medications and transcribe physician orders accurately

Required Skills:

• Strong computer skills and the ability to use the Agency's EMR program.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management, and written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work independently and complete paperwork accurately and in a timely fashion
• Must comply with privacy & HIPAA laws. Must be respectful of the patients' rights & treat a client & their belongings with dignity & respect
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and move patients
• Extensive knowledge of basic health care procedures
• Knowledge in measuring and administering medication
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time

Requirements:

• Community health experience preferred
• Valid driver's license and automobile with current insurance coverage and in good working conditions available to use for work
• Must be willing to travel throughout the assigned county

Job Type:

• Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Monday - Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Current Practical Nurse license in the State of New York
• Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing
• High School diploma or GED

Experience:

• LPN: 1 year minimum
• Geriatric: 1 Year minimum

License/Certification:

• NYS LPN License (Required)
• NYS Driver License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100%

Work Location: On the road

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Physical setting:

• Home Care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

License/Certification:

• LPN

Work Location:

• On the road

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine
• Wound Care

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person