URGENT LPN/RN POSITIONS NEEDED FOR HOME HEALTH CARE

Dental insurance

• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

~ LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE

TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: CARE DESIGNER/DIRECTOR OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES
The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct skilled client 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 client care outcomes.
Provides direct client care as defined under the scope of nursing practice and the legislative acts using sound judgment and critical thinking.
Implements plan of care and treatment as required.
Provides accurate, detailed and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care and the nursing process.
Participates in health/therapeutic counseling, teaching and emotional support to the client and family/caregivers.
Observes client condition and accurately reports to the registered nurse.
Prepares, administers, and appropriately documents actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications. Observes, reports and records adverse reactions to medications and/or treatment to the registered nurse.
Recognizes the need for and institute emergency measures in a rapid and appropriate manner, when indicated.

Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (i.e., PT, O, ST, Dietician) to the Care Designer/Director of Patient Care Services or registered nurse supervisor.

Performs all skills, treatments and procedures competently in accordance with State Board of Nursing scope of practice Nursing Practice and adheres to the policies, procedures and protocols of the agency.

Follows principles of infection control and Universal Precautions.
Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.
Uses equipment properly and in a safe manner.
the right to privacy and dignity while care is being provided

the right to accept or refuse care
Graduate of accredited licensed practical nurse program practical from a community college.

• Current Certificate of Competence and in good standing with the California State Board of Nursing
• 1 year of nursing experience required; three years nursing experience preferred. Community, home health or medical/surgical experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to deal tactfully with clients, other team members and community.
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• ENVIRONMENT, PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT OR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Care provided in client's living environment with varying situations or in an institution such as a hospital. May be required to respond to emergency situations. Travel required. Position includes tasks that have the potential for exposure to blood and other potentially infectious material (OPIM) such as body fluids/tissues.

Personal Protective Equipment: May include gloves, mask, eye/face protection, and disposable outer covering or lab coat.
Varied assistance is required depending on the ability of the client. Visual and hearing acuity required.
Should this occur the company will notify the employee in advance of implementation. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment
Compensation: $32.00 per hour

Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers. No matter the name, what they all have in common is a calling to care for people in the comfort of their own homes.
Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this agency. All inquiries about employment at this agency should be made directly to the agency location, and not to Home Care Evolution Corporate.