Licensed Vocational Nurse Home Health (Western Riverside County) 45-50 per hr
About The Position
Omega Home Health Care Services Inc is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide home health care to homebound patients in Western Riverside County, including Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake, Murrieta, and surrounding areas. The role provides skilled nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse and the physician’s plan of care, in accordance with agency policies. The position is per diem and pays $45–$50 per visit, commensurate with experience. Visits are scheduled with patients, with care needed seven days a week. The nurse must be available at least two days each week, one weekend per month, and two holidays per year (one winter and one summer). The employer can accommodate changes to the nurse’s two available days from week to week. This is a non-remote position involving multiple locations.
Requirements
- Current LVN license.
- Driver’s license.
- Active BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
- Reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance.
- Home health experience.
- Able to work independently with little supervision while meeting performance metrics.
- Physical and mental strength, flexible work hours, and ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Proficiency with electronic health records and web-based applications.
- Available to see patients at least two days each week.
- Available to work one weekend per month and two holidays per year (one winter and one summer).
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care as directed by the registered nurse and the physician’s plan of care, in accordance with agency policies.
- Promote and maintain client health through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures under the guidance of the registered nurse assigned to the case.
- Use agency educational materials as appropriate and help clients learn appropriate self-care techniques.
- Help maintain continuity of client care by assisting with planning and exchanging information with other health professionals.
- Prepare clinical progress notes and follow client care plans developed by the registered nurse and agency policy.
- Assist the physician and registered nurse with specialized procedures for which competency has been established.
- Prepare equipment and materials for treatments, observing aseptic technique as required.
- Keep up to date with changes and trends affecting nursing care and licensed nurse functions.
- Attend client care conferences and communicate regularly with the registered nurse.
- Communicate clients’ current health status and needs to appropriate health professionals.
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