LPN - Home Health
Company: Mercy
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: October 24, 2024
Job Description:
Mercy Home Health is a 5 star agency in customer satisfaction.
Our nurses enjoy an autonomous way of providing healthcare to
patients out in the community in the patient's home. - Our staff
bring a high level of care to various patients of different social
backgrounds, cultures, age groups, and social dynamics. Community
based nursing allows Mercy Home Health to provide a personal touch
to the patients we meet while seeing them through to success. -Sign
on Bonus for Experienced LPN's - up to $3,000
- Home Health - LPN Licensed Practical Nurse
- Coverage Territory: St. Louis south of - highway 40 from South
City out into West County. -
- Full Time, Day ShiftGas Mileage Reimbursement Offered -
$0.67/mile
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education
-Day-one comprehensive medical, dental & vision insuranceFlexible
schedulingFamily friendlyWork life balanceAutonomousAnnual Merit
increases based on performance -Paid Time Off (PTO)Annual
contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in
the Dependent Care FSA - -Paid parental leave for new parents -Life
Insurance & AD&DPharmacy CoverageExtended Sick Bank (ESB)401(k)
with employer matchFuture career growth! -We're a Little Different
-Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through
our compassionate care and exceptional service. At Mercy, we
believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique
individuals - careers that not only make the most of your skills
and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern
Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100 Places to Work."
-Overview: -Responsible for providing skilled nursing services to
patients in their homes under the direction and supervision of a
registered nurse. Mustassess, plan, implement and evaluate patients
needs and care. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner
consistent with ourmission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
-Qualifications: -Experience: Prefer one year experience in Home
Health.Licensure: Current LPN license in the state of Missouri.
Must be a licensed driver.Certifications: BLS CPR Certification
through American Heart Association is required.Other skills &
knowledge: Complies with accepted professional standards and
principles. Understands Hospice philosophy; issues related to
death/dying and grief. Complies with Unity Health Hospice Health
Status requirements. Has ability to provide good written
documentation in a timely manner. Is flexible and cooperative in
fulfilling role obligation and has ability to work within an
interdisciplinary team. Employee has significant impact on patient
welfare. Effects or errors in determining patient condition or
administering medication could be critical. Employee is frequently
to continuously alone with patient and must be able to handle
emergencies without assistance. Employee must be able to assist
falling or fallen patient; must be able to perform CPR
alone.Individual homes may present poor lighting situations,
exposure to pets and other allergens, pest infestations and poor
cleanliness. Employee may be exposed to irate and abusive patients
and families. Employee must be able to assess home situation for
possible patient abuse. Employee may be required to drive at night
and/or in hazardous conditions; must be able tofollow
written/verbal instructions and read a map. Employee must
independently schedulepatient visits in timely and efficient
manner; checking in with office daily to update schedule. Employee
has regular contact with agency staff members, physicians, hospital
or medical center staff, general public. Employee regularly handles
confidential information. - -We Offer Great Benefits:Day-one
comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition
reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few
of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including
those working 32 hours or more per pay period. -We're bringing to
life a healing ministry through compassionate care.At Mercy, our
supportive community will be behind you every step of your day,
especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer
new models of care and transform the health care experience through
advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to
help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.What
Makes You a Good Match for Mercy? Compassion and professionalism go
hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense
of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're
also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver
excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds
like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Keywords: Mercy, Saint Peters , LPN - Home Health, Healthcare , Saint Louis, Missouri
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