Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health

Sign-On Bonus : $5,000!

Why join Visiting Nurse & Health Services of CT? Here are several compelling reasons :

• Enjoy small territories and manageable caseloads.
• Flexible schedules allow for a healthier work-life balance.
• Get front-loaded paid vacation time—26 days if you work 40 hours a week, otherwise prorated by hours worked.
• Tuition reimbursement available after 3 months to support your ongoing education and career advancement.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits, plus free parking.
• Access to discounts through Perk Spots at local retailers, restaurants, and childcare centers.

Join our team and experience these benefits while delivering exceptional care to our patients. Apply now!

General Summary of Duties : The Home Health Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care in accordance with the care plan established by the RN Case Manager.

Supervision : Reports directly to a Team Leader and performs tasks under the direction of the RN Case Manager. No supervision exercised.

Typical Physical Demands : Full range of body motion required, including the ability to lift patients, manual dexterity, and good eye-hand coordination. Position requires standing, walking, and ability to climb stairs, along with occasionally lifting items up to 30 pounds. Must have corrected vision and hearing within a normal range and be able to work under stress. Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids is possible.

Typical Work Conditions : Work is performed in patients' homes, community settings, and office environments, with some risk of exposure to communicable diseases and toxic substances.

Essential Duties :

Assessing the physical and psychosocial status of the patient.

Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements :

Education : Graduate from an NLN-approved school of licensed practical nursing.

Experience : One year of recent medical / surgical nursing experience; additional community health nursing experience preferred.

License : Current active license for practical nursing in the State of Connecticut.