LVN HOME HEALTH NURSE

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Clinical Support StaffReports To: RN Supervisor/Director of Patient Care ServicesQualifications:Is a graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing programIs currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in CaliforniaComplies with accepted professional standards and practicePossesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental healthHas presented a pre-employment physician's health clearance including a negative TB skin test and/or other tests as required by organization policyJob Duties and Responsibilities:1. Assists in the assessment of patient's need, plan, implements and documents nursing care under the direction of RN Supervisor or Director of Nursing2. Performs tasks based on the Nurse Practice Act; maintains agency compliance with Federal and State regulations3. Informs the physician and family members of the changes in patient's condition and needs4. Under the direction of the RN Supervisor, LVN promotes education for patient's families and patients; and participates in Case Conferences; participates in revising plan of treatment, problem list and/or care plan; assists in ordering supplies and equipment needed by the patient as requested by PCG or shift LVN5. Completes incident reports as needed per agency policy6. Maintains familiarity with case load's special routine for the patient, to facilitate care for patient and better relationship with patient's family; assists the RN by visiting patients to do regular "check-ins" to ensure all patient's needs are adequately met by agency7. When providing LVN patient care coverage: Follow the Plan of Treatment as ordered by the physician. Give complete report of patient to incoming personnel to ensure continuity of care e.g., condition, intake output, prn medication, and unusual symptoms. Promote patient safety at all times. Administer medication, monitor for adverse reaction. Notify MD for any abnormal findings and deviations from baseline. Implement new MD orders. Complete all necessary charting on each worked shift.This is a PER DIEM position. You will be placed on our roster for your specified city coverage list. As cases become available, we will contact you to check your availability and confirm your interest in accepting the assignments.Our Home Health Rates:Follow Up: $50.00Main Office Address: 12437 LEWIS STREET SUITE 201, GARDEN GROVE CA 92840Office Number: View phone number on click.appcast.io