Home Health LVN: Hoag at Home

Hoag•Newport Beach, CA

17d

About The Position

Under the direction of a registered nurse or physician and under assigned administrative supervision, the Home Health LVN provides care within the scope of the Vocational Nurse Practice Act and applicable regulatory standards. The role assists in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care; assesses patients and implements prescribed interventions; and implements and documents each patient’s discharge plan. The LVN follows patient identification procedures, provides information about procedures, and collects and handles specimens. The position recognizes ethical, legal, and medical dilemmas in nursing practice and consults appropriate resource personnel when making ethical nursing decisions. It also supports a safe patient-care environment, maintains department equipment, completes accurate patient charting and equipment and quality-measure records, and collaborates with other healthcare disciplines to provide timely, safe, quality care across the continuum. The LVN is responsible for maintaining a safe, HIPAA-compliant environment for patients and staff and performs other duties as assigned. In the home health setting, assignments are throughout Orange County. Patient-care territories and assignments may change daily.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One or more years of experience in a healthcare care facility.
At least one year of experience in public health or home care nursing for home health.
Current LVN license to practice in the State of California.
Current BLS certification.
Licensed driver with an automobile insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and in good working order.

Nice To Haves

Basic keyboarding skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
Experience with Electronic Medical Records.
Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

Assist with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
Follow patient identification procedures and provide appropriate information for patient procedures.
Collect and handle specimens.
Assess patients and implement prescribed interventions.
Implement and document a discharge plan for each patient.
Consult appropriate resource personnel when making ethical nursing decisions involving ethical, legal, or medical dilemmas.
Participate in maintaining a safe patient-care environment.
Assist with care and maintenance of department equipment.
Complete accurate patient charting and records of equipment and quality measures.
Collaborate with other healthcare disciplines to provide timely, safe, quality care across the continuum.
Maintain a safe, HIPAA-compliant environment for patients and staff.
Provide care in the home health setting, with assignments throughout Orange County that may change daily.
Perform other duties as assigned.