Home Health LVN: Hoag at Home
About The Position
Under the direction of a registered nurse or physician and assigned administrative supervision, the Home Health LVN provides care within the scope of the Vocational Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards. The role assists in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, and provides care in the home health setting. Assignments are throughout Orange County, and patient territories and assignments may change daily. The LVN implements and documents discharge plans, recognizes ethical, legal, and medical dilemmas and consults appropriate resource personnel, and helps maintain a safe patient-care environment. The role includes care and maintenance of department equipment, accurate charting and recordkeeping, collaboration with the healthcare team to provide timely, safe, quality care across the continuum, and maintaining a safe, HIPAA-compliant environment for patients and staff. Other duties may be assigned.
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.
- Current LVN license to practice in California.
- Current BLS certification.
- Licensed driver with an automobile that is 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 the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
- Follow patient identification procedures, provide appropriate information about patient procedures, and collect and handle specimens.
- Assess patients and implement prescribed interventions.
- Implement and document each patient's discharge plan.
- Consult appropriate resource personnel when addressing ethical nursing decisions and ethical, legal, or medical dilemmas.
- Help maintain a safe patient-care environment and care for and maintain department equipment.
- Complete accurate patient charting and equipment and quality-measure records.
- Collaborate with other healthcare disciplines to ensure care across the continuum and provide timely, safe, quality care.
- Maintain a safe, HIPAA-compliant environment for patients and staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
