The Licensed Vocational Nurse’s primary function is to administer skilled nursing care, under supervision of a registered nurse, for patients/clients of all ages in their places of residence. Participates in the coordination of care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/client, family and referring agency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational/Practical Nursing.
• Current State license as a Vocational/Practical Nurse, or a multi-state license issued by a state member of the National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Current Driver’s License
• One-year experience as Licensed Vocational;/Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting required. Home Health preferred.
• Reliable Transportation. Valid and Current auto liability insurance.

Essential Functions:

• Under the direction of RN, assist in identifying the patient's/client's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation.
• Participates in planning, implementing care, and education in partnership with the patient/client, representatives (if any), caregiver(s) and with the RN.
• Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
• Assures continuity of care.
• Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance.
• Participates in the Agency's QAPI program.
• Participates in Agency-sponsored in-service training.
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency.

This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities; a full job description will be provided.

Experience:

• Wellsky (Kinnser):

Astella Home Health and Hospice provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Referral program

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Can you provide proof of a TB test from the last 12 months or are you willing to undergo TB testing?

Experience:

• Home Health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LVN (Required)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations