What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVN Home Health Nurse position at Keno Home Health Agency?
Visiting Hours for Nursing Staff: We are looking for nurse that can handle 15-25 visits per week if not more and can work with and electronic charting system. Most of our patients are in the Riverside county primarily covering the cities of Hemet, Romoland, Perris, and surrounding areas. Patients must be seen between the hours of 8:30 am to 6:00 pm (NO EXEPTIONS) LVN will have the able to create your own schedule and will also be paid for your travel time between patients visit. IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO SEE PATIENT DURNING THE HOURS OF 8:30 AM TO 6 PM PLEASE DO NOT APPLY SCHEDULE VISITS ARE ONLY SCHEDULE DURING THOSE HOURS AND EACH VISIT IS FROM 45MIN TO AN HOUR.
Job Title/Position: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
Reports To: Clinical Supervisor/ Case Manager
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’s Name Nurse Practice Act.
- Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
- Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
- Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
- 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.
- Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
- Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
- 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.
- Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse 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 organization requirements and is in good working order.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $35 - $40