LVN Home Health Nurse

Hello and thank you for taking your time to view this position! We are actively seeking Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to join our agency!

We are looking for LVNs with 1 year of home health experience to join our clinical team!

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

• Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients
• Provide basic patient care and treatment
• Collaborate with registered nurses to administer prescribed medications
• Sterilize and prepare medical tools and equipment
• Educate and update patients on medical treatments
• Provide Wound Care/Cath Care.
• Plus other responsibilities per job description.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current experience as a licensed vocational nurse
• Familiarity with medical tools and equipment
• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Compassionate and caring demeanor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides direct patient care as defined in State's Name Nurse Practice Act.

2. Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.

3. Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.

4. Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.

5. Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor.

6. Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.

7. Participates in personal and professional growth and development.

8. Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

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

2. Has three years nursing experience and, effective January 1, 1998, shall have one year prior professional nursing experience in Community/home health or medical/surgical experience.

3. Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.

4. Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.

5. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

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

7. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

Golden Years Home Health Inc., provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Providence Home Care complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Category: Nursing Support (RN, LVN)

You will be working as Independent. Rates are per visit/case basis or W2. Visits are 45 minutes in length. For our nurses that is $45 to $50 per visit. Once you sign up to be a part of our discipline pool, you will be working hand in hand with our intake unit. The staff will be presenting you cases (depending on the demand), and it is entirely up to you to whether take or decline. Our company is very flexible, you control your own time and you may visit the patient depending on both your availability.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per visit

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, PRN, Per diem

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Wound Care

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• LVN: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English, Spanish (preferred) (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LVN (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $40 - $50