LVN Home Health Nurse

Advance Specialty Care North • Calimesa, CA

13d

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides clinical support and patient care in a home health setting under the direction of the RN Supervisor or Director of Patient Care Services. The position assists with patient assessment, care planning, implementation, and documentation, and helps ensure that care follows physician orders, professional standards, the Nurse Practice Act, and applicable federal and state regulations.

This is a per diem position. The nurse is placed on a roster for a specified city coverage area and contacted as cases become available to confirm availability and interest in assignments. The posting lists a follow-up rate of $50.00.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Current California Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license.
• Comply with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Possess and maintain good physical stamina and mental health.
• Provide pre-employment physician health clearance, including a negative TB skin test and/or other tests required by organization policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing patient needs and plan, implement, and document nursing care under the direction of the RN Supervisor or Director of Nursing.
• Perform tasks within the Nurse Practice Act and maintain agency compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Inform the physician and family members about changes in the patient's condition and needs.
• Promote education for patients and their families under the direction of the RN Supervisor.
• Participate in case conferences and help revise the plan of treatment, problem list, or care plan.
• Assist with ordering patient supplies and equipment as requested by the PCG or shift LVN.
• Complete incident reports as needed according to agency policy.
• Maintain familiarity with each patient's special routines and assist the RN with regular patient check-ins to help ensure needs are met.
• When covering patient care, follow the physician-ordered plan of treatment; provide a complete report to incoming personnel; promote patient safety; administer medications and monitor for adverse reactions; notify the physician of abnormal findings or deviations from baseline; implement new physician orders; and complete required charting for each worked shift.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed