Franciscan VNS Home Health And Hospice

1300 Albany St Beech Grove, Indiana 46107

* Full Time and PRN positions available*

*Positions available in Beech Grove, Greenwood & Greensburg*

Licensed Practical Nurses who choose to focus on home healthcare are a special group of people that can provide direct patient care, while, also, educating caregivers and actively participating on the patient’s care team. This is a level of nursing that must be able to accurately assess needs, provide appropriate interventions, and revise care as needed under the supervision of a registered nurse. If you are an LPN looking to work in home health, we have a supportive place where your skills are appreciated and developed.

WHO WE ARE

With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

  • Minimum Start Pay $24.83 hour.

  • Implements nursing plan of care at the direction of the registered nurse.

  • Provides home-based patient care based on physician orders and the established nursing plan of care.

  • Reports any change in patient status to the Home Health RN and documents as appropriate.

  • Collaborates with Home Health RN and multidisciplinary treatment team to individualize each patient's treatment needs in order to achieve defined goals for improved patient outcomes.

  • Conducts patient psychosocial assessments to explore the physical, psychological and social aspects of the patient and their conditions, obtains history, and elicits an accurate description of psychosocial needs in order to inform care team

  • Contributes to developing discharge plans, identifying the post-discharge needs of the patient and target appropriate resources for follow-up care, in collaboration with the patient, family and care team.

  • Documents patient care information and ensures timely and accurate completion of patient care records in accordance with policies and procedures.

  • Participates in the education of patients and their caregivers about extended care facilities, home health agencies, and other resources as appropriate to transition patients along the continuum of care.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Associate's Degree or Diploma from Accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program - Required

  • 3 Years Acute Care or Long-Term Care Experience - Required

  • 1 year Home Health Experience - Preferred

  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- State Licensing Board - Required

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)- American Heart Association- Required

  • Driver's License - Required

  • Auto Insurance - Required

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Up to 75%

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org

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