Licensed Practical Nurse (Field-Homecare)

Licensed Practical Nurse (Field-Homecare)

Medix Healthcare

Aurora, CO 80011

$31.55-$33.25 an hour - Full-time

Job Details

Salary

$31.55-33.25 an hour

Job Type

Full-time

Qualifications

• 1+ Years of Experience with the Geriatric population (Homecare, Assisted Living, Home Health, etc)
• Active LPN, State of Colorado
• Active Drivers License and Auto Insurance

Full Job Description

Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse who is looking for a role that directly impacts the wellbeing of your community? We are currently hiring for a LPN-Field nurse to support our geriatric patients that align with our Aurora PACE center. Our organization has been life-changing for the geriatric patients we support by providing a safe and enjoyable atmosphere, in conjunction with ongoing medical support. Get your career started with us today by applying, and help us make the impossible happen for our patients!

What we provide to you as a full-time teammate:

We offer a competitive benefits package that is on par with most of the leading healthcare organizations, along with a 401K plan. Apply today if you are interested in getting your name in the mix!

Requirements

Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse will directly support the geriatric members of our Aurora community. This requires an individual who is compassionate, patient and gentle towards patients. The role will require driving mobility within a 10-20 mile radius within the Denver metro area to conduct 8-11 patient visits per day (mileage reimbursement included).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following, other duties may be assigned.

As a LPN-Field, you will...

• This LPN will be completing home visits for participants within the PACE program for their Denver location.
• Each LPN will be given a company iPhone - There is an App installed (Access Care) that will give them a clear layout of their daily schedules (what participants they need to see, and what tasks need to be done during the visit).
• LPN's will also receive a laptop for charting (EMR = EPIC).
• Will be directly following the plan of care created by the RN.
• Will be conducting skilled care visits - Duties can include vitals, blood sugar, medication management, IV management (antibiotics, insulin, etc), lab draws, wound care, medication administration, etc.
• Report any changes to health status to RN that may be observed during visit.
• 8-11 patients/day, typically about 30 min appointments.
• Once training is completed (the first week), they will not have any requirements to report to the Day Center; LPN's will be able to start/end their days at home (unless they need to go to the Day Center to pick up supplies, training, etc).
• Home visits will all be within a 10-20 mile radius of the Denver Day Center - Will be reimbursed 65.5 cents/mile.

Expectations of Performance: The employee in this role shall be considered to be performing in an acceptable manner when carrying out the Core Values:

• Gentle
• Kind
• Compassionate
• Reliable

Education and/or Experience:

• 1+ Years of Experience with the Geriatric population (Homecare, Assisted Living, Home Health, etc)
• Active LPN, State of Colorado
• Active Drivers License and Auto Insurance

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of basic office equipment such as: "EMR" Epic (electronic medical record system), computer, internet, email, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.55-$33.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• PTO
• Continued Educational Programs
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Tues-Sat, 7am-3:30pm/4:30pm (1 vacancy)
• NM-F, 7am-3:30pm/4:30pm working every other weekend SAT/SUN (1 vacancy)

Experience:

• 1+ Years of Experience with the Geriatric population (Homecare, Assisted Living, Home Health, etc)
• Active LPN, State of Colorado
• Active Drivers License and Auto Insurance

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