PRN Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Home Health

About the position

Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse. General Summary: Administer nursing care, under supervision of a registered nurse, for clients in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, clients, and their families, and the referring Agency. Patient Population: Has contact with patients of all ages in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in all populations.

Responsibilities

• Promote /exemplify Company mission, vision and values at all times.
• Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying the client’s physical, psychosocial and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, and evaluations.
• Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the Plan of Care (POC). Assists clients in the recovery or maintenance of life functions; prevent illness and relapse of illness.
• Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both client and staff (OSHA).
• Assure the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.
• Provides effective communication to clients, their families, team members, and other health care professionals, and regular participation in Case Conference/Team Meetings.
• Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payers.
• Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner to assure compliance with company policy.
• Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining/improving competency.
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency/licensing board.

Requirements

• 1-year experience as an LVN/LPN in a clinical care setting.
• Preferred home health experience.
• Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrates proven decision-making skills.
• If required to make visits, Hepatitis profile.
• Must read, write and comprehend English.