Visiting Nurse – Home Health

Job Description Job description Immediately hiring a California Licensed Vocational Nurse to work as home health visiting Nurses.

Licensed LVN who are highly trainable and fast learners are also welcome to apply Job Title/Position: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Reports To: Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor Job Description Summary The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse 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.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities 1.

Provides direct patient care as defined in States Name Nurse Practice Act.

2.

Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.

3.

Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.

4.

Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.

5.

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.

6.

Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.

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Participates in personal and professional growth and development.

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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 1.

Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.

2.

Has three years nursing experience and, effective January 1, 1998, shall have one year prior professional nursing experience in Community/home health or medical/surgical experience.

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Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.

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Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.

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Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

6.

Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and organization requirements and is in good working order.

7.

Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

8.

Kinnser/Wellsky Knowledge preferred not required.

Company Description Alleviation Healthcare Services, Inc.

is a home health agency, accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed to provide Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Medical Social Services, Certified Home Health Aides, and Registered Dietitians.

We provide almost all forms of skilled home health care including shift care (also known as Private Duty), IV Therapy, Post Hospitalization, and almost any form of care that occurs in the home setting.

Our mission is to exceed our patient’s expectations in quality, service, and compassionate care, while continually increasing our value to our team members and provide growth opportunities for our people.

We offer our employees a great work environment, encourage and provide an extensive support system, group health insurance, paid sick leave, paid time off, paid holidays, and matching funds to our 401K plan.

We are looking to build long term relationships with the community, our staff, and, of course, our patients.

Patient Care and safety is our 1 focus, and we do not sacrifice nor compromise that for anything.

We abide by the age old adage that everyone of our patients is treated as if they are family, and all of our patients are labeled VIP patients.(p(by Jobble(/p(

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