Lead Licensed Vocational Field Nurse (LVN-Hybrid) Home Health

Lead Field Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

The Lead Field Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

Compensation & Productivity Standards

• Competitive Pay: $35.00-$40/hour for a Full-Time (1.0 FTE) 40-hour work week.
• Points-Based Productivity Model: Compensation is aligned with a structured productivity model where clinical tasks are assigned point values based on complexity (e.g., Routine Visits = 1.0; Complex/Wound Care = 1.5+).
• Full-Time Requirements: Maintain a productivity "floor" of 25–30 points per week (typically averaging 5–6 patient visits per day). To do 20-30 visits per week, that are 30 miles from your home address and from the 3742 Tibbetts St., Riverside, CA, 92506.
• Hybrid Operational Support: In periods of low field volume, hours will be supplemented via on-site administrative support at the office or through assigned Shift Care cases to ensure a consistent 40-hour work week.
• Performance Accountability: Full-time status and benefits are maintained through consistent achievement of productivity targets; proactive coaching is provided to support nurses in meeting these clinical standards.
• Flexible Territory Scheduling: Daily productivity expectations are dynamically adjusted to account for extended travel times or high-acuity cases, ensuring a balanced and manageable workload.
• Vacation Accrual Policy: Desire Home Care provides paid vacation time to help employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. Vacation time is accrued at a rate of 1 hour for every 20 hours worked. Accruals begin on the first day of employment and are available for use following the successful completion of the introductory period.

Benefits

• Daily pay: Access your earned wages the same day you work!
• Medical, dental, vision
• 401K with 4% match
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Referral pay
• Paid trainings
• First-time home buyer program assistance
• Sign-on bonus: Complete 100 visits within 90 days & receive a $500 bonus

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State's Name Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
• Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
• Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Has one year nursing experience. We prefer one-year prior professional nursing experience in Community/home health or medical/surgical experience.
• 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 BLS Certification.
• Bilingual is a must (English and Spanish)

Work Location: Hybrid (Field and Office in Riverside, CA 92506)

EEOC Statement: Desire Home Care, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.