Lvn Jobs in Harlingen, NJ

About The Position

Requirements

• Licensed Vocational Nurse, per the state requirements.
• 1 year of Home Health experience.
• Good communication skills, assessment skills, and strong clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid and current auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Administer skilled nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team and patient/caregivers.
• Promote patients' potential during their home health episode.
• Collaborate with physician, clinical team, and patient in preparation for discharge.
• Identify the patient’s physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
• Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the POC.
• Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both staff and patient (OSHA).
• Record treatments administered in medical record.
• Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory, corporate and professional guidelines.
• Participate in weekly case conferences.
• Participate in interdisciplinary communication to ensure that patients’ needs and expectation for services provided are understood and to ensure optimization of service delivery and patient progress.
• Provide verbal or written patient status updates to supervising RN prior to reassessment, supervisory and/or discharge visits, and as indicated by patient response to treatment.
• Participate in in-service training programs.
• Assure patient safety.
• Comply with state regulations and national standards.
• Complete and sync all documentation by 9:00 AM the following day, 7 days per week.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation
• Generous 401K with matching contributions
• Continuing education reimbursement for professional growth
• Ample vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Over-productivity pay
• Employee recognition program with financial rewards
• Mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and supplemental insurance