Home Health LPN - Penn Med Home Health (40 hours/wk, 1st shift)

Company: Lancaster General Health
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

At Lancaster General Health, our culture is what sets us apart and creates a lasting impression of our health system in the community and in the hearts of our patients and their families. A role with us is more than just a job, we ask that you Live Your Legacy at LGH by finding your passion in your everyday role, committing to those you serve, and reaching for your personal best.

We are recognized as 1 of only 9 hospitals in the entire country with awards in Medicare.Gov, LEAPFROG and Healthgrades Americas 50 Best Hospitals. We have attained four-year Magnet - recognition status for the fourth time with the American Nurses' Credentialing Center (ANCC) and we are the 2018 recipient of the Foster G. McGaw Prize in recognition of the commitment to community service.

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers a comprehensive benefits package:

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program so that our employees can stay actively engaged and committed to living their legacy every day. Together, we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Join us and be part of a team that empowers you to do more than your job and encourages you to:

Live Your Passion. Live Your Best. Live Your Commitment. Live Your Legacy.

Company

Penn Medicine Home Health

Cost Center

Supervisory Organization
Clinical Supervisory/Support - LN
Grade
G10

Benefits of Joining Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health:

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTHcombines a Nationally Ranked Hospital with great schools, safe neighborhoods, affordable housing, local community events and festivals as well as a wealth of cultural and recreational activities. The scenic Susquehanna River Valley provides opportunities for fishing, skiing, kayaking, hiking and mountain biking in addition to easy access to NJ shoreline or Delaware beaches. Urban life is easily accessible, with New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. a train ride away. Local universities, Fulton Theatre, the downtown shopping and dining district and local sports teams make Lancaster a great place to Live, Work and Play.

Summary

At Penn Medicine Home Health Lancaster General Health, your passion can touch and improve the lives of people in your community every day. We value our employees as our most important asset and we have been servicing adults and seniors with home health care services in the Lancaster area for dozens of years! If you enjoy helping others and making a difference in people's lives, working for Penn Medicine Home Health could be a perfect fit.

Why Should You Join Our Team? We have an EXCELLENT benefit package and clinicians who care deeply about their patients and peers!
Competitive Salaries
403b Match + additional employer contribution
Paid Vacation, Holidays and Personal Time
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending or Healthcare Savings Accounts
Mileage Reimbursement



Position Overview:

Provides direct nursing care to individuals in their place of residence in accordance with a physician certified Plan of Care and agency policies and procedures under the supervision of a RN.

Responsibilities for LPN:
Provide age-appropriate nursing care in accordance with physician's orders, and agency policies and procedures.
Provides formal and informal patient education based on age-appropriate educational goals mutually set by patient/caregiver and members of the health care team.
Notify registered nurse of changes in patient's condition and care needs. Seek consultation from RN as indicated.
Prepare clinical documentation per agency policies/procedures and regulatory standards.
Perform follow-up communication tasks relating to direct patient care.
Participate in multi-disciplinary team conferences.
Assist with agency or community relations projects as delegated by team manager.
Participate in mandatory in services and education activities as required.
Accountable for utilization and practice of systems thinking, teamwork, and customer service.
Adhere to all agency policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.



Required Qualifications:
Current LPN licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Use of personal vehicle, valid driver's license, and car insurance.
Minimum of one year med-surg clinical experience required.
Current CPR certification.



Preferred Qualifications:
Home health experience preferred.



Disclaimer

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

Search Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH , and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or through other means.

VNA-LANC Full Time Posted on 01/21/2021

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