LVN Home Health - 8:30AM-5PM M-F - Great Hospital - $30.00 Hr

ob Summary:Under the direction of a registered nurse or physician and under assigned administrative supervision, provides care within the scope of the Vocational Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards. Assists in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Follows patient identification procedures, provides appropriate information for all patient procedures, and collects and handles specimens. Assesses and implements prescribed interventions for the patient.Job Responsibilities:-Implements and documents discharge plan for each patient.-Recognizes that ethical/legal/medical dilemmas exist in the nursing practice and confers with the appropriate resource personnel when making ethical nursing decisions.-Participates in maintaining a safe patient care environment.-Assist with the care and maintenance of department equipment.-Complete and accurate charting of patient records.-Complete and accurate record keeping of equipment and quality measures.-Collaborate with other disciplines of the health care team to ensure the delivery of care across the continuum, providing timely, safe and quality care.-Responsible for providing a safe, HIPAA compliant environment for the patient and the staff.-Performs other duties as assigned.Under the direction of the Site Supervisor or Site Manager provides care within the scope of the Vocational Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards. Assists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Participates in maintaining a safe patient care environment. Assist with the care and maintenance of department equipment. Complete and accurate charting of patient records. Complete and accurate record keeping of equipment and quality measures. The patient population includes young adults to geriatric patients with a variety of conditions. Responsible for providing a safe, HIPAA compliant environment for the patient and the staff. Demonstrates competence and sensitivity in caring for multicultural patients/families by adapting the plan of care based on cultural needs identified. Demonstrates an ability to work in a multicultural team environment and is respectful of the cultural diversity of the workforce and the patients served. Participates in the continuous quality improvement process. Demonstrates effective communication, interpersonal skills, organizational ability, knowledge of proper body mechanics, safety measures and infection control, ability to follow instructions, knowledge of section specific test information and instrumentation may be required.Skills:Required Skills & Experience:-One (1) or more years of experience in a healthcare care facility.Preferred Skills & Experience:-Basic keyboarding skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word and Excel preferred.-Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.-Experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred.Required: Basic keyboarding skills at 35 WPM. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word and Excel. Excellent communication skills; customer focused; excellent attention to detail; able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines; strong interpersonal skills; able to work in a team environment. Proven ability to interface with all customer levels (physician, Organization staff, insurance companies, patient and family members). Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills. Demonstrates effective communication, interpersonal skills, organizational ability, knowledge of proper body mechanics, safety measures and infection control, ability to follow instructions, knowledge of age of population served, and additional skills and knowledge of equipment may be required for hire into some patient care departments. Preferred: Knowledge of registration and order entry systems. Knowledge of patient scheduling and insurance verification and authorization. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word and Excel.Education:Required Education:-High School diploma or equivalent.Required Certifications & Licensure:-Current LVN License to practice in the State of California.-Current BLS Certification.Preferred Certifications & Licensure:-Phlebotomy Certification.Required: Current LVN License from the State of California. BLS certification required. Preferred: One or more years of experience in an acute care facility preferred.

Salary : $30