Licensed Vocational Nurse Home Health (Palo Alto) 60-70 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 and around the San Francisco Bay Area. The LVN provides skilled nursing care as directed by the registered nurse and the physician’s plan of care, following agency policies. The role promotes client health through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures under the guidance of the registered nurse assigned to the case, and helps clients learn appropriate self-care techniques. The LVN supports continuity of care by coordinating and exchanging information with other health professionals, preparing clinical progress notes, and following care plans developed by the registered nurse. The role also assists the physician and registered nurse with specialized procedures for which competency has been established, prepares treatment equipment and materials while observing aseptic technique as required, and communicates clients’ current health status and needs to appropriate health professionals. The LVN attends client care conferences and keeps abreast of changes and trends affecting nursing care and licensed nurse functions. This per-diem position offers flexibility to schedule patient visits. Patients require care seven days a week. The posting asks for availability at least three days per week during the daytime, at least one weekend per month, and two holidays per year—one winter holiday and one summer holiday. The stated compensation is $60–$70 per visit, commensurate with experience.
Requirements
- Required Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.
- Required driver’s license.
- At least one year of home health experience required.
- Active BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
- Reliable transportation required.
- Proof of auto insurance required.
- Must be self-directed and able to work independently with little supervision while meeting performance metrics.
- Must have physical and mental strength, flexible work hours, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Proficiency with electronic health records and web-based applications.
- Availability to see patients at least three days per week during daytime hours.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care to clients as directed by the registered nurse and 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 assigned registered nurse.
- Use agency educational materials as appropriate and help clients learn appropriate self-care techniques.
- Support 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 abreast of 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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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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