Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Home Health

Requirements:

About the Position

This position is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. The LVN will work with other colleagues and under the guidance of the DPCS.

Job Description and Responsibilities 

1) Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care.

2) Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.

3) Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.

4) Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care.

5) Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Supervisor.

6) Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique.

7) Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.

8) Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization’s quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

9) Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

Experience and Desirable Traits

1) Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program. 

2) One year of nursing experience; three years preferred. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred.

3) Sensitivity to patient needs with the ability to express patience and compassion in dealing with them.

4) Currently licensed as an LPN//LVN in California

5) Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.

6) Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.

7) Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

8) Strong commitment to providing the highest quality care.

9) Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

10) Understand the philosophy of the hospice concept. Also understands the needs of the terminally ill. 

11) Excellent communication and listening skills.

12) Positive, “can-do” attitude.

13) Confidence and creative problem-solving skills.

14) Flexibility and availability for schedules to include hours outside of standard work week, possible weekend hours

Division: Home Health
Location: Dos Palos, Kern County, Lake Isabella, Los Banos, Weldon

Physical Therapists (PT)

Requirements:

Position Qualifications

1) Degree from a master’s or doctoral program in physical therapy from an accredited organization

2) Licensed to practice as a Physical Therapist in California

3) Minimum of one year of experience as a Physical Therapist; community/home health experience preferred

4) Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills

5) Current CPR certification

6) Licensed driver with a reliable, insured vehicle in accordance with organizational requirements

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a physician’s written plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act. Responsibilities may include:

1) Assessing and evaluating therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status, including home environment

2) Assessing muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion, and potential for rehabilitation

3) Directing and implementing physical therapy treatments

4) Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances

5) Determining priority needs for physical therapy

6) Reporting patient reactions to treatment or changes in condition to the physician

7) Initiating physical therapy programs and instructing other personnel or family/caregivers as needed

8) Training patients in the use of prosthetic devices

9) Identifying patient and caregiver needs for other home health services and making referrals as appropriate

10) Preparing and submitting clinical and progress summaries based on goal attainment

11) Participating in patient discharge planning

12) Providing physical therapy consultation to families/caregivers when indicated

13) Providing in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed

14) Participating in peer consultation

15) Supervising physical therapy assistants according to organizational policy and state regulations

16) Instructing, supervising, and evaluating home health aide care every two weeks when therapy is the only skilled service

Division: Home Health
Location: Bakersfield, Boron, California City, Lake Isabella, Mariposa, Modesto, Mojave, Oakhurst, Prather, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, San Joaquin County, Tollhouse