Licensed Vocational Nurse, Home Health, Part Time/PRN

AccentCare, Inc. • Orland, ME

1d • Onsite

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. The role is part time/PRN and covers communities in the Redding, California area. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The position is not remote. The listed estimated annual compensation for full-time status is $79,970.74 to $88,856.38, paid on a per-point basis.

The LVN performs technical nursing functions consistent with the established plan of care, promotes optimal client care and a safe patient environment, and communicates significant findings to the case manager and other appropriate home health team members. The nurse administers medications and treatments as permitted by law, monitors for medication-related concerns, reassesses nursing needs, counsels and instructs clients and families, prepares clinical and progress notes, and submits complete documentation on time. The role also involves coordinating services and working closely with other home care team members.

AccentCare describes its workplace as a community that cares for patients and employees and states that it provides equal employment opportunities regardless of protected characteristics.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
• Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of agency operation.
• One year of LVN/LPN work experience.
• Ability to provide nursing visits according to the physician-prescribed treatment and maintain accurate, complete medical records.
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role.
• Must be a 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 and 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 other appropriate home health team members.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law.
• Assess medications a client may be taking for ineffective therapy, adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, or 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.
• Submit documentation promptly and in accordance with 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.
• Wellness offerings, including an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm.
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees.
• Company store credit for first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed