Licensed Vocational Nurse, Home Health, Part Time
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), observes and documents patients’ medical progress and changes in nursing status, and serves pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. This part-time role is based out of the Petaluma office and covers Petaluma, Sonoma, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Healdsburg, Cloverdale, and Marin County. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the position is not remote. Compensation is estimated at $87,434.43 to $97,149.37 annually for full-time status and is paid on a pay-per-point basis. The LVN/LPN performs nursing functions consistent with the established plan of care, maintains a safe environment, communicates findings to the case manager and home health team, and completes accurate, timely clinical documentation. The role also includes administering permitted medications and treatments, reassessing nursing needs, instructing clients and families, and helping coordinate services.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license in the state where the agency operates.
- One year of LVN/LPN work experience.
- Ability to provide nursing visits according to physician-prescribed treatment and maintain accurate, complete medical records.
- Maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role.
- Licensed driver able to travel to all business locations.
Responsibilities
- Perform technical nursing functions and direct patient care consistent with the established plan of care under RN supervision.
- Promote and maintain optimal client care under RN supervision.
- Maintain a safe patient environment.
- Identify and communicate significant abnormalities in patient data to the case manager and appropriate home health team members.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law; assess medicines for ineffective therapy, adverse reactions, side effects, allergies, and contraindications, and report problems to the physician.
- Re-evaluate clients’ nursing needs and report findings to the case manager.
- Counsel and instruct clients and families in meeting nursing and related needs.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes and submit documentation promptly according to agency policy.
- Ensure patient-chart documentation correlates with the nursing care plan.
- Communicate frequently and work closely with other home care team members.
- Assist in coordinating services provided to clients.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Company-matching 401(k)
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Pet insurance
- Access to Calm meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
- Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
- Company store credit for first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
