The Licensed Vocational Nurse is a professional position that promotes the well-being of the nursing profession and the quality of care provided by Aasta Health. Aasta Health provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, and a robust 401K with company match.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act
• Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care
• Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self plan of care
• Participates in coordination of Home Health Services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include Home Health aide, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietitian or Clinical Supervisor
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient's response to treatments/medications
• Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

The above statements are indented to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may re requested to perform-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Three years nursing experience. Community health/Home Health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Must be a license driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with the state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Understand Philosophy of Home Health concept. Also understands needs of the terminally ill.

Job Type: part time

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $60.00 - $150.00 per hour

Weekly schedule:

• Choose your own hours

License/Certification:

• LPN (Preferred)
• LVN/REGISTERED NURSE (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: On the road