Home Health Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN

The LVN is responsible for assessing patient health problems and needs, implementing nursing care plans, and maintaining medical records. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required. We are open for PRN Role as well.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Provide skilled nursing care under the direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor
Complete evaluation tasks, including vital signs and medication reviews
Coordinate with physicians, therapists, and other individuals in the client’s care plan
Assess and chart observations of the client’s condition at each visit
Maintain complete and accurate documentation of nursing care
Work collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team
Provide education to clients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies
Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patient's conditions.
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems
Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

Associate degree required; Graduate of an accredited state-approved, Bachelor’s Degree from the school of nursing preferred
Current and valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse license
One year of LPN experience, Current CPR certification (required), Driver’s License, and Car Insurance. Car Registration
Strong interpersonal skills that build personal rapport and establish trust with the client
Computer literate, Strong organizational skills
Excellent written and communication skills
Ability to meet physical demands of the job (e.g.: lifting 50 pounds for transfers)
Home health care experience
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

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