Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Home Health - PRN
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse performs selected nursing care for patients of all ages in their homes under the direction of a registered nurse and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care and agency policies. The LVN coordinates care with the interdisciplinary group, the patient and family, and the referring agency. The role promotes and maintains client health through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, supports clients in learning self-care techniques, and helps maintain continuity of care by planning and exchanging information with other health professionals. The LVN prepares clinical progress notes, assists with specialized procedures for which competency has been established, and prepares treatment equipment and materials while observing aseptic technique as required. The position also includes participating in on-call duties, ensuring necessary equipment and services are arranged, and instructing, supervising, and evaluating home health aide care every 14 days. The LVN attends client conferences, meets weekly with the quality improvement reviewer, communicates regularly with the assigned registered nurse, and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a certified licensed practical/vocational nursing program.
- Licensed to practice as a practical/vocational nurse in the state.
- Six months to one year of clinical experience.
- Reliable transportation.
- Valid and current automobile liability insurance.
- Licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order that meets state or company requirements.
- Current and valid CPR certification.
- Capable of performing the job functions with or without accommodations.
Nice To Haves
- Six months to one year of previous home health or hospice experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care as directed by the registered nurse and the physician’s plan of care, following agency policies.
- Promote and maintain client health through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures under the guidance of the assigned registered nurse.
- Assist clients in learning 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 conferences, meet weekly with the quality improvement reviewer, and communicate regularly with the registered nurse.
- Participate in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
- Ensure arrangements are made for necessary equipment, items, and services.
- Instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care every 14 days.
- Comply with professional standards and company policies and procedures; perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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