Licensed Vocational Nurse: Merced and Surrounding Areas

Compassionate Care Home Health Agency•Merced, CA

5d•$33 - $36

About The Position

Are you looking for a place where you can make a genuine difference in people’s lives? Search no further! Compassionate Care Home Health Agency has five office locations (Fresno, Visalia, Modesto, Merced, and Bakersfield) and services eight counties throughout the Central Valley (Stanislaus, Mariposa, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings, and Kern) - and we’re growing fast! Our top priority is maintaining our culture of respect and love for our patients and team, alike. Our commitment to our core values allows us to be a provider and employer of choice. We understand that our employees are key to providing quality care and are our most important resource. We actively seek career-oriented individuals, to whom we offer job security and upward mobility when appropriate - based on merit and performance. We proudly employ an accomplished team of professionals and our team is as diverse as the communities we serve, representing different ethnicities, religions, ages, national origins, and sexual orientations. Join us today and grow with us! We are currently seeking to fill the Licensed Vocational Nurse position in Merced and surrounding areas: -Compensation: -Hourly and Paid Per Visit (PPV) hybrid model (negotiable: based on experience, skill level, availability, etc). -Salary option available, as well. -Opportunity to accumulate overtime. This position is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. The LVN will work with other colleagues and under the guidance of the DPCS. The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. Compassionate Care was established in 2003 in Fresno County and has grown into Central California's most trusted home health agency. Compassionate Care provides in-home medical, rehabilitative, and support services by seasoned professionals with comprehensive clinical training and robust hospitality experience. CompassionateCare.com

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
One year of nursing experience; three years preferred. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
Sensitivity to patient needs with the ability to express patience and compassion in dealing with them.
Currently licensed as an LPN//LVN in California
Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Strong commitment to providing the highest quality care.
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
Understand the philosophy of the hospice concept. Also understands the needs of the terminally ill.
Excellent communication and listening skills.
Positive, “can-do” attitude.
Confidence and creative problem-solving skills.
Flexibility and availability for schedules to include hours outside of standard work week, possible weekend hours.
Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
Has three (3) years nursing experience. Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care.
Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self plan of care.
Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Supervisor.
Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique.
Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization’s quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
Implements a plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education regarding self-care techniques and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.
Uses and/or prepares equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently adhering to aseptic technique.
Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.