URGENT LPN/RN POSITIONS NEEDED FOR HOME HEALTH CARE

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. Neighborhood Healthcare PACE is a managed medical plan built around surrounding participants with a team of physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists and care coordinators to help them maintain good health and a good quality of life. Our goal is to keep our seniors happy and healthy at home surrounded by their family and community.

As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 500k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 100,000 people annually. The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides direct nursing care, participant monitoring, care coordination, and clinical support services under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Primary Care Provider (PCP). The LVN works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to promote participant health, safety, independence, and quality of life in accordance with PACE regulations and organizational policies. Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Provide direct nursing care to participants in the PACE center, clinic, and/or participant homes as assigned

Perform nursing assessments within the LVN scope of practice and report changes in participant condition to the RN and PCP

Obtain and document vital signs, weights, blood glucose readings, and other clinical data

Assist with wound care and other nursing procedures as delegated

Ensure infection control and safety standards are maintained

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to implement participant care plans

Communicate participant concerns, changes in condition, and care needs to the RN and other team members

Assist with scheduling and coordination of participant appointments, referrals, and follow-up care

Support transitions of care following hospitalizations, emergency department visits, or skilled nursing facility stays

Provide health education and reinforce teaching provided by the RN, PCP, and other disciplines

Promote preventive care and healthy lifestyle practices

Document nursing care, observations, interventions, and participant responses in the electronic health record (EHR)

Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements

Report incidents, accidents, and safety concerns per policy

Comply with all federal and state PACE regulations, California nursing regulations, and organizational policies

Participate in quality improvement and performance improvement activities

Assist with participant clinic visits and day center activities as needed

Respond to participant concerns and emergencies appropriately

High School Diploma/GED Required

Valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license required and is to be maintained as a condition of employment

AHA-approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques

Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement.

In addition, current CPR and First Aid certification are required for all PACE employees in accordance with CMS and DHCS requirements. First Aid training will be provided at onboarding and must be renewed annually

• 1 year of nursing experience preferred
• Experience working with geriatric populations, chronic disease management, home health, long-term care, or PACE programs preferred

Knowledge of nursing principles and practices within LVN scope of practice.

Understanding of geriatric care and age-related health conditions.

Proficiency in electronic health records and basic computer applications.

Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds with assistance when appropriate.

Ability to travel between participant homes, clinics, and PACE centers as required

Follows all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare’s Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediately

• Maintains current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices
• Familiarity with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits
• Follows all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols
• Neighborhood Healthcare offers a generous benefit plan that includes: Partially company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Two plus weeks of vacation, Nine Holidays including two Floating Holidays of your choosing, Sick/Personal time, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), 403b Retirement plan (similar to a 401k), optional Health and Wellness events, and much more!

35.33 - $50.19 per hour, depending on experience.

While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs.