Licensed Vocational Nurse- Home Caregiver

Summary:


Medical, Dental, Vision, Free Life Insurance, Annual and Longevity bonuses.Paid Time off (2 weeks the first year) + 401k with MatchFree Shuttle services from different locations in San Diego.Free Uniforms.Free Soup & Salad Bar, Frozen Yogurt and beverage at Team Member Dining Room + Discounted meals in food venues.Educational ReimbursementAuto, Home, Pet and Legal insurance.Flexible Spending and Dependent Spending AccountOn-site medical/dental center with pharmacy and chiropractor services.Employee Assistance Plan and Wellness Program.Discounts on Padre Tickets, Hotel Rooms, Spa Services, Retail Shops, Golf at Sinning Hills Resort.Discounts on Amusement Parks.Recognition Programs and prizes + SO MUCH MORE!

Provides advanced level of home health care to Tribal Members with chronic disease or serious illness requiring advanced medical support for medications, feeding, and monitoring of disease. Works under the direction and supervision of Sycuan Medical Clinic Supervisor and/or Executive Director assigned by Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, and the client's Primary Care Physician.

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Duties:


Policy: Licensed Vocational Nurse must perform only duties that are within limitations of the scope of practice and in accordance with the guidelines stipulated by the Board of Vocational Nursing. It is the responsibility of the LVN to know his/her limitations and abide by the regulatory standards. LVNs are responsible for maintaining clinical competence with regard to those skills and activities expected of a LVN. At no time should an LVN perform an activity in which he/she does not feel clinically competent or questions the legal scope of practice for that activity.Scope of Practice: In California, Licensed Vocational Nurses practice the performance of services requiring those technical, manual skills acquired by means of a course in an approved school of vocational nursing, practiced under the direction of licensed physician, mid-level provider, or registered professional nurse. Please see Essential Duties/Responsibilities below for speci?c procedures LVNs are able and unable to perform.Summary: Works under the supervision of the Sycuan Medical Clinic Supervisor and/or Executive Director and client's Primary Care Provider [PCP]. Provides excellent patient care to the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation Tribal Member. The LVN/caregiver will plan and follow a daily care schedule with the assigned Tribal Member, modify care plans as prescribed by medical professionals, and report any new conditions or needs that may arise. The LVN/caregiver will be patient, empathetic, observant, and committed to making Tribal Member feel safe and comfortable.Job Duties and Responsibilities:(Note: Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at the sole discretion of Sycuan Management at any time)Assists with activities of daily living such as bathing dressing and bed and/or vehicle transfersProvides daily meals, according to nutritional needs and diagnosis requirementsPrepares and administers medications ordered by Primary Physician via Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrotomy tube.Assists with managing PEG tube maintenance [cleaning, report signs of infection if present]Willing to engage in recreational game activities with clientReports any significant changes in patient's condition to supervisor and Primary Care PhysicianTransports patient as necessaryAdheres to standards for infection control in accordance with local, state, and federal OSHA regulationsMaintains privacy and confidentiality

Qualifications:


Essential:Active and current License as Vocational Nurse in the State of CaliforniaCurrent CPR certificationCA driver's license in good standingDesirable:Tribal clinic experience preferredCNA certification preferred

Work Type:


Permanent, Part

Announcement #:


16233

Who May Apply?


All Groups of Qualified Individuals

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