Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) to join our team! LVN's must have 1 year of LVN experience on their California license.

We have several Full, Part Time & Per Diem LVN shift care cases throughout the LA County Areas.

We are looking to hire LVN's to work 6-12 hour shifts. Flexible schedules. Must have experience with GJ-Tubes, Trachs, and Vents to care for our sub-acute pediatric and adult patients doing one to one care in the home setting.

If you have different availability than what is listed above, please send me a response so I can take down your availability to see if your schedule matches our new patient schedules.

4 yr old peds (1 child of set of triplets) Gt, alert, oriented, verbal, ambulatory, Food Stimulation PO, Remission Cancer. Female Shift open Mon, Weds, Fri 8:30-4:30pm. Sat/Sun open 8-12 hour shifts morning, swing or noc. Pending Liver Transplant Sx** Nurses need to park in a parking lot across the street. The agency will reimburse the LVN for daily parking as long as you submit a receipt for proof of parking. Address: ** W. 7TH ST Los Angeles, Ca. 90014. Female Nurse.

11 yr old peds Gt, trach, Vent female - Shift Mon - Fri night 11p-7a or 10p-6a. OPEN 7 days a week 7a-3pm. The family has cats/dog, a small apartment, and nurses must find street parking. Address: ** SOMERSET DRIVE Los Angeles, Ca. 90008. Female Nurse.

M:Hernandez: 5. Yr old female with GT mickey button. non ambulatory, non verbal, seizures, breathing tx, home schooling. She weighs 30 lbs approx. W/C. Hospital bed, has sleep apnea, uses percussion vest, cough assist, uses CPAP at night. Oxygen PRN when she is sick 1-3 l/min. No Trach or Vent. Shift open Q Sat/Sun 8-4p or 9-5pm. Address: ** Cruces St. Wilmington, Ca. 90744 Spanish speaking is preferred but not required. Female Nurse.

12 yrs male Spastic Quad, Cerebral Palsy, Asthma, Seizures, GJ-Tube, Trach, Oxygen, Oral/Nasal Suction. Non Verbal. Shift open Q Sat, Sun 7a-3pm, 8a-4pm or 9-5pm and afternoons 3p-11pm, 4p-12mn. Possibly open 2-3 days a week overnight 11p-7a. Weekends are flexible on the times. (Nurse Care Sister Agency ) Address: ** Evers Ave Los Angeles, Ca. 90059. Female/Male Nurse.

49 yrs old male w/Colostomy bag, Foley Catheter, eats PO, has Trach, alert, oriented verbal, Quad, some contractures, has central line and TPN the mom does TPN. Has some small skin breakdown on heels. Shift open 2-3 days during the week either 8-4pm, 9-5pm or 10-6pm. Address: ** 240th St. Lomita, Ca. 90717 Female/Male Nurse.

( Madison Sister Agency ) 23 yrs male with Down’s Syndrome, Bilateral Hip Dislocation, Chronic Sleep Apnea, Seizures, Has J-Tube to remove air/gases with syringe. GT Mickey, Breathing Txs, Oxygen PRN QHS, wheelchair, non ambulatory. Weakness in lower extremities. Diapers. Shift open Mon - Fri 7-3pm or 6:30-2:30pm. Mom needs a reliable nurse. Both parents go to work when nurse is there. Female/Male Nurse. Spanish speaking is preferred but not required. Address: ** El Segundo Blvd. Lynwood, Ca. 90262

6 yrs old female with GT mickey button, Trach, Oxygen 24 hrs QD, Vent, CPAP @ HS, 40 lbs, shower chair bath every other day, stander, pulse ox, cool mist, percussion vest. going to school in Sept. Pt in the living room. Shift open once a week either 10-4pm or 11-5pm in order to fill 36 hrs Q Mo of respite. Need to apply for F/T nursing thru Medi-Cal. When F/T hours are approved parents need night shift 10p-6a or 11p-7a and 3p-11pm 7 days a week. Address: ** Adams St. Long Beach 90805 Female Nurse.

24 yrs male with Cerebral Palsy, GT, Seizures, non amb. W/C bound. Diapers. Hoyer lift, bed bath. Shift open Q Sat/Sun either morning or afternoon 8 hour shifts Address: ** 5th St. Downtown Long Beach, Ca. 90802. Female Nurse.

( Nurse Care Sister Agency ) 31 yrs female with Cerebral Palsy, Gt, trach, bed bound. Hoyer Lift, Diapers. Shift open Q Sun 7-2pm, Q Sat. 10p-6a. Possible night shift needed in Oct. Mon, Tues, Weds and Thurs 10p-6a or 11p-7a. Address: ** E. Forhan St. Long Beach, Ca. 90805. Female Nurse.

28 yr male GT, VP Shunt, Brain Damage, 119 lbs, Hoyer lift, likes to be in w/chair versus bed, no skin breakdown, seizures controlled with meds, goes to day program during the week. Shift open Mon - Fri 7a-1pm. Open Sat/Sun 9-5pm or 10-6pm. Mom is flexible with the weekend schedule. Female/Male nurse . Spanish is preferred, mom speaks a little English. Address: ** Stanbridge Ave Long Beach, Ca. 90815. Female/Male Nurse

14 1/2 yr old male, GJ-tube, Trach, no vent. Uses Oxygen 24 hrs, 91 pounds, w/c bound, home schooling, breathing Txs, Osteoporosis, Scoliosis, Intellectual Disability, Non ambulatory, Tonic/Clonic Seizures. Open Mon - Fri 7a-3pm. Possible shift 2-3 days a week 10p-6a or 11p-7a. Sat/Sun all shifts morning, afternoon and night. Address: ** W. Peace St. Long Beach, Ca. 90805 Female/Male Nurse. Spanish is preferred not required.

Credentials:

• Current LVN License, CPR, TB or Chest X-Ray, Physical, Auto Insurance, Driver License, Social Security Card, Covid Vaccine Card * (Or Declination Statement of Covid Vaccine)
• Current Trach/Vent Certificate *(Valid within the last 3 yrs) If nurses do not have a current Trach/Vent Certificate * our agency will refer you to a 3rd party to get your certificate within 30 days of hire date.

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Qualifications:

• LVN's must have 1 year of LVN experience on their California license.
• Some computer, tablet, or smart phone exp. preferred. Electronic medical record charting is done for daily documentation for the Skilled Nursing Flowsheet, Medication Profile, Physician Orders, Clock in/Clock Out.
• Some knowledge of EMR (Electronic Medical Record) charting. We are currently using Synergy for our EMR. EVV (Electronic Visit Verification) GPS tracking to clock in/out and get Parent Sign. Daily.
• Experience with GJ-Tubes, Trach, Vents, Oxygen.
• Knowledge of proper head to toe assessment, and knowledge of proficient 2 hour nursing documentation to justify nursing services.
• Previous experience in home care, home health nursing or other medical fields.
• Familiarity with medical tools and equipment.
• Ability to build rapport with patients.
• Compassionate and caring demeanor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

​Responsibilities:

• Proper documentation of the following but not limited too; Vital Signs, Intake/Output, Seizure and Suction Log, head to toe assessment. Proper Wound Care measurements and staging, administration of breathing treatments, oxygen, medications, feedings. All EMR documentation must be turned in by the end of the shift.
• Monitor for safety, signs/symptoms of respiratory distress, dehydration, seizures, & aspiration. Report changes in medical condition to PCG, RN, Director of Nursing, Physician.
• ADL's, passive/active Range of Motion as needed, 2 hour reposition as tolerated. Range of motion should be done every day.
• 2 person transfers or Hoyer Lift transfers for patients weighting more than 35 pounds.
• It is mandatory to have patients faces cleaned/wiped; patients should have a bed bath, or tub bath everyday or every other day.
• Patient should be left dry and prepared for the next shift.
• Peri care is to be done every diaper change and prn.
• Oral care is to be done every day, including shaving.
• Make sure to keep your patient clean at all times.
• Assist parent/guardian with patient while at medical, therapy, specialty appointments or family outings as needed.
• Report and document any changes in regards to the patients medical condition, medications, feedings, etc to patient's medical team while at medical appointments either in person, via zoom, phone call, etc. and relay information to agency's RN's, Director of Nursing, and office staff as needed to ensure continuity of care.
• Follow agencies policies, procedures, and guidelines as required.

Patient Environment

• Keep clients in a clean environment at all times.
• Patients area must be cleaned and organized by all field nurses.
• Patients room should be left organized and ready for the next shift.
• All equipment should be cleaned every day and left ready for the next shift.
• Suction canister should be emptied and rinsed every shift. Canisters should be washed every week with warm or hot soapy water.
• Make sure to take proper inventory on all medication and supplies at least 5 days before medication or supplies run out. Call the pharmacy for refills and inform the family so they can follow up.

Exceptional Home Care has been established since 1999. We are a private duty home health agency located in the city of Long Beach, Ca. We are always seeking to hire competent LVN's/ RN's. We strive to provide great quality Skilled Nursing Services, and monthly RN Supervisory Visits for sub-acute pediatric and adult patients that reside in their home throughout the Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange County areas. By providing our skilled LVN's to assist in caring for the patient in their home our agency gives the parent/ guardian a moment of relief for rest. Our agency gives the parent/guardian the opportunity to have time in their day to run errands, take care of personal and medical appointment, spend much needed family time or even to have time for self-care.

Exceptional Home Care makes it a priority to find a nurse that the family can trust to leave their loved one in our hands.

We book schedules with patients one month at a time. If you’re an LVN and are open to work open Full Time, Part Time or Per Diem we have cases that are available. We are looking for reliable LVNs who show up to work, have minimal cancellations, and perform their LVN duties proficiently and effectively. Our RN Supervisors schedule/book monthly in house visits in order to get a report on any changes that have happened within the past 30 days and supervise our field LVN's to ensure patient is receiving proper nursing care.

Benefits after 90 day probationary period:

Pay Days are every 10th and 25th of the month.

Direct Deposit. Nurse must bring a Direct Deposit form and it will take 2 pay periods for it to kick in.
Full-time Employees benefits:(Those who work 40 hrs. a week or more are considered full-time)
Sick time 40 hours per calendar year (5 – 8 hour shifts)
401K
Medical Insurance Kaiser, and AFLAC.

We offer Referral Bonuses to nurses that refer to an LVN’s and RN’s. Bonuses are issued once the new hire completes 400 hours worked.

Required nursing equipment:
ID Photo Badge must be worn at all times. Email a photo or mail it out to the office.
Must have your own laptop, tablet or cell phone to be able to do daily EMR (electronic medical record) charting.
Nursing Bag and Clip Board.
Thermometer either mercury, digital, strip, rectal
1 box of gloves
Back Brace
Stethoscope
Blood Pressure Cuff Adult/ Pediatric
Second Hand Watch

Exceptional Home Care has been established since 1999. We are a private duty home health agency located in the city of Long Beach, Ca. We are always seeking to hire competent LVN's/ RN's. We strive to provide great quality Skilled Nursing Services, and monthly RN Supervisory Visits for sub-acute pediatric and adult patients that reside in their home throughout the Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange County areas. By providing our skilled LVN's to assist in caring for the patient in their home our agency gives the parent/ guardian a moment of relief for rest. Our agency gives the parent/guardian the opportunity to have time in their day to run errands, take care of personal and medical appointment, spend much needed family time or even to have time for self-care. Exceptional Home Care makes it a priority to find a nurse that the family can trust to leave their loved one in our hands. We book schedules with patients one month at a time. If you’re an LVN and are open to work open Full Time, Part Time or Per Diem we have cases that are available. We are looking for reliable LVNs who show up to work, have minimal cancellations, and perform their LVN duties proficiently and effectively. Our RN Supervisors schedule/book monthly in house visits in order to get a report on any changes that have happened within the past 30 days and supervise our field LVN's to ensure patient is receiving proper nursing care. Benefits after 90 day probationary period: Pay Days are every 10th and 25th of the month. Direct Deposit. Nurse must bring a Direct Deposit form and it will take 2 pay periods for it to kick in. Full-time Employees benefits:(Those who work 40 hrs. a week or more are considered full-time) Sick time 40 hours per calendar year (5 – 8 hour shifts) 401K Medical Insurance Kaiser, and AFLAC. We offer Referral Bonuses to nurses that refer to an LVN’s and RN’s. Bonuses are issued once the new hire completes 400 hours worked. Required nursing equipment: ID Photo Badge must be worn at all times. Email a photo or mail it out to the office. Must have your own laptop, tablet or cell phone to be able to do daily EMR (electronic medical record) charting. Nursing Bag and Clip Board. Thermometer either mercury, digital, strip, rectal 1 box of gloves Back Brace Stethoscope Blood Pressure Cuff Adult/ Pediatric Second Hand Watch