What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health LVN - South Bay Area position at American Homecare?
Are You Ready to Make a Difference in Healthcare? We are currently seeking a Home Health Field Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our outstanding healthcare team! We are hiring multiple LVNs for this posting for each LA County City or area of coverage.
Salary Range: $35.00-$45.00 per hour
We are passionate about providing high-quality care and fostering a compassionate, family-oriented environment. We believe in building a positive and collaborative culture that prioritizes trust, communication, and care.
What Makes Us Special?
- UKG Wallet: Access earned wages before payday.
- Competitive Wages: We offer a great salary package.
- Great Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for Full-time employee.
- Growth Opportunities: We support your professional development.
- Continuing Education & Training: Stay current with industry standards.
Essentials Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist a Nurse Case Manager in providing direct patient care.
- Initiate communication with team members, HHAs, and other healthcare providers to facilitate optimal care.
- Instruct primary caregivers, patients, volunteers, and employed caregivers in care provision based on the Plan of Care as requested by the Nurse Case Manager or Team Leader.
- Perform nursing procedures within the scope of a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
- Maintain current documentation in a computerized clinical documentation system according to organization policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate of an approved and certified LVN program.
- Current and unencumbered license to practice as an LVN in the state.
- Ability to make quick judgments and work independently.
- Knowledge of nursing practices, procedures, terminology, laws, regulations, and guidelines.
- At least one year of LVN clinical experience; home health experience preferred.
- Ability to effectively utilize EMR and other technology to maintain HIPAA privacy, continuity of care, and team communication.
- LVN / LPN with current licensure to practice in the state
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Basic knowledge of computer use or willingness to learn
Skills & Attributes:
- Strong critical thinking skills when working independently in the field.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to build rapport with diverse patient populations.
- High level of organization and time management to navigate a daily route.
Nice to have:
- Experience in acute care and working in a home environment.
- Wound care experience in wound care/vac, post-surgical care, catheterization.
- Experience with KanTime EMR.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pay Transparency Statement
Compensation for roles varies depending on factors such as location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by state or local law, we provide a reasonable pay scale, including the hourly or salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this role.
Salary : $35 - $45