Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Home Health
About The Position
Valley Regional Home Health is seeking a full-time Home Health LVN serving either the Madera, West Fresno, and Kerman areas or the Fresno, Clovis, Prather, and Mountain areas. The role involves making visits to patients in their homes to support recovery, chronic condition management, and independence. Under the direction of a registered nurse, the LVN provides one-on-one skilled nursing care and builds relationships with patients and their families. The work calls for autonomy, independent decision-making, wound care, strong assessment skills, and knowledge of geriatric care and disease progression. The company zones clinicians based on their home address across its service area. Its main office is in Fresno, and it supports employees who do not live there. The home office provides clinical support by phone, email, or chat. The company describes its culture as centered on dedicated care, respect, dependability, professionalism, and helping others, with employee recognition and social events such as barbecues and potlucks.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
- Two to three years of nursing experience.
- Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.
- Comply with accepted professional standards and practice.
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
- Be a licensed driver with an insured automobile that is in good working order and meets state and organization requirements.
- Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
Nice To Haves
- One year of prior professional nursing experience in hospitals, home health, or facilities is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Make scheduled home visits to provide skilled nursing care within the scope of the California Vocational Nursing Practice Act.
- Carry out each patient’s plan of care as established by the registered nurse.
- Perform wound care, medication management, vital signs, and other treatments ordered in the plan of care.
- Promptly observe and report changes in a patient’s condition, home environment, or safety to the RN or Clinical Supervisor.
- Reinforce teaching with patients, families, and caregivers to help them manage care between visits.
- Document each visit accurately and on time, in line with the plan of care.
- Work with the care team, including RNs, PT, OT, ST, MSW, and home health aides, and flag needs for other services to the RN or Clinical Supervisor.
- Manage supplies and equipment carefully to arrive prepared for each visit.
- Take on other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
Benefits
- Medical benefit plans, including HMO and PPO options (the posting lists nine plans in one section and eight in another).
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Paid birthday leave.
- Critical illness coverage.
- Short-term disability coverage.
- Accident insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) plan with Safe Harbor matching.
- Clinical support from the home office by phone, email, or chat.
- Employee recognition and social events, including barbecues and potlucks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
