Community Health | Continuous Care LPN | FT Days

Rochester Regional Health

Newark, New Jersey

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Basic Life Support (BLS), Clinical Competency, Community Health, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Driver's License, Educational Administration, Federal Laws and Regulations, Health Department, Health Plan, Healthcare, Home Care, Hospice Care, Knowledge Base, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medicaid, Medicare, Nursing, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management
LOCATION
Newark, New Jersey
POSTED
7 days ago

Job Title:  Community Health LPN
Department:  Home Health Care Hospice - Newark
Location:   800 West Miller Street Suite 6 Newark, NY 14513
Hours Per Week:  40 hours per week
Schedule:  Full-Time- Day Shift- Mon-Fri Variable

Summary

Licensed Practical Nurse will provide home health services under the direction of a Registered Nurse to the Rochester Regional Certified Home Health Agency (CHHA) clients per Medicare, Medicaid and NYS Department of Health (DOH) regulations. Provide superior customer service by modeling the Brand Promise and Core Values.

Join us as a Continuous Care LPN, where your role goes beyond quick home visits and focuses on extended, one‑on‑one support for patients with complex symptom‑management needs. This new model of hospice care requires a nurse who is comfortable spending several hours at the bedside and providing steady, skilled presence through end‑of‑life changes. If you prefer meaningful, focused clinical work over rapid‑fire visits, this role fits that mindset.

Key Responsibilities

•Completes accurately and timely all documentation of assigned clients’ care per Federal and State regulatory standards.
•Participates in the CHHA Service Education Program. Maintains updated knowledge base of community health practice and community resources.
•Observes and documents signs and symptoms related to patient’s health status and changes in their condition and reports this to the registered nurse. Obtains the registered nurse’s assessment and signature on all assigned patients.
•Contributes to the identification of basic physical, emotional and cultural needs of the patient through observations and interactions.
•Provides routine nursing services, information and education to patients during routine care.
•Collaborates with the appropriate registered nurse to revise care plans when the patient’s needs are not being met or have changed.
•Maintains clinical competency.
•Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Licensure/Certification Skills

• NYS Registered LPN
• A valid New York State Driver’s License and the ability to pass a driver’s license record background check
• BLS

Required Qualifications

•Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing

Preferred Experience

•1 year Home Care OR Acute Care experience

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$27.75 - $33.75

CITY:

Newark

POSTAL CODE:

14513

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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