Licensed Vocational Nurse- LVN Home Health Field Nurse
Descanso Home Health Services•Los Angeles, CA
•$30 - $40•Remote
About The Position
Our agency’s mission is to provide professional and paraprofessional services to clients in their homes assisting them to achieve the highest level of potential in their day-to-day self-care activities.
Requirements
- Valid nursing license in the state of California
- Minimum 1 year of experience as an LVN in Home Health
- Proficient in taking and interpreting vital signs
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a home setting, ensuring the comfort and well-being of patients
- Perform thorough evaluations of patients; functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, and ADL and IADL performance.
- Assess cognitive, psychological and motor aspects of performance and develop individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Evaluate home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living.
- Identify equipment needs and environmental adaptations resulting in enhanced outcomes for clients.
- Continually assess and revise the occupational therapy care plan, and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
- Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety and independent living.
- Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
