Benefits:

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

401(k)

Job Title

Licensed Vocational Nurse- Home Health

Position

LVN

Job Description Summary

Supervised By: Registered Nurse The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides direct care to home health patients based on an established plan of care created by the registered nursing in collaboration with the IDT. Care is provided under the direct supervision of a registered nurse in collaboration with the IDT and comprehensive plan of care to provide safe and effective patient care.

Roles & Responsibilities

Provides direct care to patients following the home health plan of care

Submits accurate and timely nursing follow up assessment notes to organization

Reports to RN any changes in patient’s condition

Provides routine and continuous level of care as ordered by IDT

Performs skilled instruction to patients and families regarding medication administration, management, and treatments

Provides patients and families with emotional support and therapeutic communication

Encourages patients and families to participate in the home health plan of care

Provides patient education regarding disease process, s/s of exacerbation and measures to promote comfort

Coordinate care with other home health care providers including nursing, therapy and supportive services, such as CHHA

Provides safe medication administration, reconciliation and home oxygen therapy management and education

Performed duties as assigned by the registered nurse timely and accurately

Attends monthly in-services and professional development opportunities

Follows all agency policies and procedures, including in Infection Control, Emergency management, medication management, emergency management, pain management and overall patient care policies and procedures.

Complies with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements in accordance with federal, state and organizational policies

Qualifications

Current LVN license issued from the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians

At least one year of nursing experience, preferably in home health, homecare or public health nursing.

Has an active CPR Card

Knowledge and compliance of professional nurse's act and standards of care

Must have a valid and active driver’s license

Must have car insurance

Liability insurance is optional

Must have an automobile in good working condition

Must have great interpersonal and communication skills

Must be proficient in the use of computers for computerized clinical documentation