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