Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Home Health (Field Nurse)

Descanso Home Health Services

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Home Health (Field Nurse)

Covina, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Home Health

    Citie's where we are looking to have LVN coverage : Los Angeles, Hesperia / High desert

    Our agency’s mission is to provide professional and paraprofessional services to clients in their

    homes assisting them to achieve the highest level of potential in their day-to-day self-care

    activities.

    Job Description:

    • Provide direct patient care in a home setting, ensuring the comfort and well-being of

    patients

    • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician (Wound Vac, IV

    Certified, Wound care, etc.)

    • Monitor and record vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate

    • Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse / Referring doctor

    • Educate patients and their families on proper healthcare procedures and disease

    management

    • Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care

    • Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the

    identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST,) to the registered nurse

    and/or Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor

    • Participates in personal and professional growth and development.

    -Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.

    The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties

    and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be

    requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

    Requirements:

    • Valid nursing license in the state of California

    • Minimum 1 year of experience as an LVN in Home Health

    • Proficient in taking and interpreting vital signs

    • Full time / Part time position

    This is a remote position.