Lvn Jobs in Palmdale, PA

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved LVN nursing school.
• Currently licensed “in good standing” in CA.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a licensed Vocational Nurse, preferably in a home care setting.
• Must have a criminal background check and current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the nursing frequency established by the supervising RN.
• Prepares equipment & materials for treatments observing aseptic techniques.
• Reporting to the RN.
• Follows the plan of care established by the supervising RN.
• Performs home safety check and environmental check of the patient’s home environment on all visits.
• Reports any unsafe or potentially unsafe condition to the supervising RN.
• Performs nursing visit and documents accordingly.
• Reviews and follows the supervising RN’s plan of care, communicating frequently with the supervising RN on any suggested changes necessary.
• Collaborates with the supervising RN on a weekly (or more frequent basis) to benchmark toward the established outcome goals.
• Reviews the patient’s ADL and iADL abilities.
• Teaching of patient & family self-care techniques.
• Communicates any suggested changes to the supervising RN.
• Reinforces the HHA plan of care when HHA services are ordered.
• Effectively communicates with patient/ family the POC and progression of such.
• Keeps the patient informed ongoing.
• Effectively communicates with other disciplines in the case (actively participates in case conferencing) to effectively and appropriately problem solve as situations arise.
• Communicates effectively with the supervising RN, scheduled visits planned and changes to the schedule on a weekly basis.
• Caseload is self-scheduled but communication of the clinician’s schedule to the nursing supervisor is essential.
• Communicates in case conferencing sessions.
• Effectively functioning as an involved team member to collaborate on best practices for the individual patient’s needs.
• Submits accurate, complete paperwork at the end of every week so that all medical records are intact and up to date.
• Uses the drop box if the office is already closed for the weekend.
• Notifies the supervising RN with requests for re-authorization of “more visits needed” prior to third party insurers authorized number of visits expiring.
• Suggests Community Services that may be available to the patient to assist in safe home care needs.
• Participates in the Performance Improvement Committee process as requested.
• Participates in staff meetings.
• Adjusts visits on the staff meeting day to accommodate this function.
• Participates in the growth of the office by being a willing preceptor for newly hired, same discipline employees.
• Maintains LVN licensure and actively seeks out educational experiences to enhance the practice of home care nursing for her/him and the benefit of the patients serviced.
• Notifies the Agency of emergencies, sickness, and other imminent occurrences that may affect the patient caseload as quickly as possible relative to the event’s occurrence.
• Submits written time requests 2 weeks or more in advance of planned time off.
• Other duties as assigned