Licensed Vocational Nurse Home Health (Lompoc) 45-50 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 Lompoc and surrounding areas, including Los Angeles County, Kern County, Santa Maria, and San Luis Obispo. The LVN provides skilled nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care and agency policies. This per-diem position pays $45–$50 per visit, commensurate with experience, and offers flexibility to schedule patient visits. Applicants must be available at least two days each week, one weekend each month, and two holidays per year—one winter and one summer. The agency can accommodate changes in available days from week to week.
Requirements
- Current LVN license.
- Driver’s license.
- Active BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
- Reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance.
- At least one year of home health experience.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision while meeting performance metrics.
- 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 two days each week, including weekend days if applicable.
- Availability to work one weekend per month and two holidays per year, one winter and one summer.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care to clients as directed by the registered nurse and the 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 registered nurse assigned to the case.
- Use agency educational materials as appropriate and assist clients in learning 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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