What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse - Field Nurse position at WTFootcare, Professional Physician Assistant...?
Looking to hire Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) in the Fallbrook area. This position is Per Diem only. We will need the LVN to be available for work anywhere from 3 - 6 hours 2 times a month at our 2 assisted living facilities on Tuesday mornings.
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is responsible for working alongside the RN, RNP and or PA to provide footcare services in a hospice and or home health setting. They also provide trimming of toenails for the at-risk foot and helping patients ambulate to their designated areas for foot care. The LVN needs to be able to carry out procedures/orders initiated by the PA/RNP/RN. Travel is involved.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Working in their scope of practice and able to consult and coordinate with the healthcare team to evaluate patient care plans.
- Prepare patients for and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments
- Provide trimming of nails and providing minor wound care under the order of the PA/RNP onsite.
- Travel to patients' assisted living facilities, homes and board and cares to provide care.
- Reporting abnormal findings to PA/NP
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- Graduated from and accredited LVN program and hold a valid state license.
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations and preventative measures (HIPAA confidentiality, infection spread etc.)
- Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment and highly motivated with the ability to be empathetic with patients.
- Good listening skills, strong verbal communication skills with a diverse range of individuals.
- Ability to work well in a team setting.
Additional Information
- $35 per hour starting
- We will train. Per Diem only, no medical benefits provided.
Must have reliable transportation, computer or laptop for charting (NEXT GEN EMR), good at working autonomously.
* Working with geriatric population experience prefered
*Serious Applicants Only
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
Pay: From $35.00 per hour
License/Certification:
- LVN (Preferred)
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- LPN (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $35