Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Home Health & Hospice

Company: American Home Health Care
Location: Concord
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

Description:
Job Pay:
$40 - $50 an hour
$40 - $50 Per Visit

Description Job Summary: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

American Hospice and Home Health Services is currently seeking a Full Time, Part Time, and/or Per Visit LVN to service Contra Costa County.

*Negotiable to salary or hourly pay rates depending on experience.
Our home health care mission is to provide professional and paraprofessional services to patients in their homes, assisting them to achieve the highest level of potential in their day-to-day activities

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:
As the Hospice and Home Health LVN, you will provide nursing care and supportive services in accordance with the physician/provider treatment plan and the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. Performs accurate assessments, interprets and correlates findings, establishes plan of care, observes patient progress, records pertinent observation, implements physician and nursing treatment plans and evaluates outcomes.
Responsibilities and Duties
Ability to complete all documentation in accordance with policy and procedure.
Flexible, as varied daily activities will include phone, email and written communication, meetings with a variety of healthcare professionals, great understanding of hospice rules and regulations
Must work closely with team members to provide the optimal care and services.
Ability to manage scheduling visits, documentation time, and meetings effectively.
Ability to learn an electronic medical records system.
Requirements Qualifications and Skills
Licensed Vocational Nurse License in California
Preferred 1-2 years Professional Experience in Home Health and Hospice
Current CPR Certification
Home Health experience preferred
IV Certification
Wound Care and/or wound vac experience preferred
Ability to drive within 30-60 miles a day
Ability to pass drug and background screenings
Ability to function autonomously
Strong clinical skills
Effective communication skills
Proficient computer skills
Reliable transportation and insurance
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
Temperature screenings
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
COVID-19 Vaccination required per agency policy
Environment:
Home Health
Community based services
Hospice at Home
Work Remotely
No
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

Requirements:
Qualifications and Skills
Licensed Vocational Nurse License in California
Preferred 1-2 years Professional Experience in Home Health and Hospice
Current CPR Certification
Home Health experience preferred
IV Certification
Wound Care and/or wound vac experience preferred
Ability to drive within 30-60 miles a day
Ability to pass background screenings
Ability to function autonomously
Strong clinical skills
Effective communication skills
Proficient computer skills
Reliable transportation and insurance

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