Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
Excelin Health Services • Yuba City, CA117d
Lvn Jobs in Yuba City, CA
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LVN/LPN ( GRASS VALLEY SERVICE AREA )
Excelin Health Services•Yuba City, CA
About The Position
The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role follows the plan of care, provides treatments, and works collaboratively with the care team to support positive patient outcomes. The nurse also helps coordinate home health services, communicates patient needs and concerns to the registered nurse or clinical leadership, and maintains accurate and timely documentation. The position requires a graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program, an active state LPN/LVN license, and nursing experience. The nurse must have a valid driver’s license and an insured, properly maintained automobile, as well as current CPR certification. The role involves substantial walking or standing and the ability to lift, position, or transfer patients and equipment.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
- Three years of nursing experience; effective January 1, 1998, one year of prior professional nursing experience in community/home health or medical/surgical nursing is required.
- Current state license as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse.
- Comply with accepted professional standards and practice.
- Good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
- Licensed driver with an automobile insured according to state and organizational requirements and in good working order.
- Current CPR certification.
- Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Excellent observation, problem-solving, verbal and written communication, and nursing skills as demonstrated by the competency checklist.
- Ability to perform prolonged or considerable walking or standing; lift, position, or transfer patients; lift supplies and equipment; and perform considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching.
- Visual acuity and hearing sufficient to perform required nursing skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care as defined by the applicable state Nurse Practice Act.
- Implement the plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
- Assess and provide patients and families or caregivers with information and education relevant to the diagnosis and plan of care.
- Participate in coordinating home health services and report identified needs for other disciplines to the registered nurse and/or Clinical Manager/Clinical Director.
- Use equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
- Participate in personal and professional growth and development.
- Perform other duties assigned by the registered nurse.
- Prepare clinical notes and update the registered nurse when necessary.
- Communicate and work professionally with the office team, informing them of scheduling or patient difficulties.
- Inform the manager and/or registered nurse of patient-care concerns or issues.
- Comply with the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
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Based on current job postings on Teal, the average Lvn salary in Yuba City, CA is approximately $80,000 per year, with a typical range of $71,000 to $94,000.
