Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Home Health

Valley Regional Home Health is currently seeking one full-time LVN in EITHER the Madera / West Fresno / Kerman areas, OR the Fresno / Clovis / Prather / Mountain areas.

Our team’s goal is to center around dedicated care, respect, dependability, professionalism, and the willingness to help others. Our company’s mission is to help individuals improve function and live with greater independence, promote the client’s optimal level of well-being, and honor patient autonomy while accommodating the individual characteristics of each patient.

As a Home Health LVN, you’ll visit patients in their own homes, helping them recover, manage chronic conditions, and stay independent. Working under the direction of a registered nurse, you’ll deliver skilled nursing care one-on-one, building relationships with patients and their families along the way. This position involves autonomy, independent decision-making, wound care, strong assessment skills, and knowledge regarding geriatric care and geriatric disease progression.

Company Service Area: Fresno, Clovis, Madera, Sanger, Selma, Kerman, Reedley, Fowler, Del Rey, Tulare, Dinuba, Lemoore, Riverdale, Hanford, Visalia, and more! Our main office is located in Fresno but we fully support employees that do not live in Fresno. We "zone" our clinicians based on their address to split up our service area.

Benefits

• 9 Medical benefit plans to choose from (HMO and PPO)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid Birthday Leave
• Critical Illness coverage
• Short-term Disability coverage
• Accident insurance
• Life Insurance
• Competitive 401K plan w/ Safe Harbor Matching

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Make scheduled home visits to provide skilled nursing care within the scope of the California Vocational Nursing Practice Act
• Carry out each patient’s plan of care as established by the registered nurse
• Perform wound care, medication management, vital signs, and other treatments ordered in the plan of care
• Observe and report changes in a patient’s condition, home environment, or safety to the RN or Clinical Supervisor promptly
• Reinforce teaching with patients, families, and caregivers so they feel confident managing care between visits
• Document each visit accurately and on time, in line with the plan of care
• Work with the full care team (RNs, PT, OT, ST, MSW, and home health aides) and flag needs for other services to the RN or Clinical Supervisor
• Manage supplies and equipment carefully, so you arrive at every visit prepared
• Take on other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

Position Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Has two to three years nursing experience and preferred one year prior professional nursing experience in hospitals/home health/facilities
• 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.

Still not convinced? Here’s some more info about Valley Regional Home Health:

Competitive Benefits: Eight medical plans to choose from, dental coverage, vision coverage, and other optional plans such as Critical Illness coverage, Short-term Disability coverage, Accident insurance, Life Insurance, and a competitive 401K plan.

Excellent Support Staff: Our home office is dedicated to clinical support and answering questions. We are available by phone, email or even CHAT to assist our employees with anything they may need.

Positive Company Culture: We love hosting BBQs, Potlucks and recognizing our employees whether it’s for a job well done or an ‘Employee of the Month’! We acknowledge our team as humans, not robots, and we know how stressful it can be to work in the healthcare industry.