Pacific Point Health Care Services is part of a multi-state corporation that is in the midst of an exciting growth phase. Join our team and take advantage of the opportunity to advance your career with a leading healthcare provider.

As a clinically owned healthcare agency it is our goal to have a positive impact on the lives of our patients, their families, and our employees. Pacific Point Health Care believes that our services can only be as good as the staff that is providing them. Therefore, we are committed to supporting our staff while at the same time promoting exceptional healthcare services for the benefit of all our patients.

We care deeply for our staff and we show that in multiple ways such as
-Flexible Scheduling
-Competitive Compensation
-Benefits Packages
-401(k)
-FSA
-Paid Time Off
-Employee Referral Program
-Mileage Reimbursement
-Positive Work Environment

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor / Director of Patient Care Services

Job Description Summary - Multiple needs in North County, South Bay, and Central San Diego

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse 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.

Essential Job Functions/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/Nursing Supervisor.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Provides appropriate 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.
• Perform on-call rotation.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

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

Position Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Three years nursing experience. Community home health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
• Currently licensed as an LVN in the State.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• 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.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $32.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• LVN (Required)

Work Location: On the road