Description Primary functions are to administer skilled nursing care for clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency; and assumes the responsibility for coordination of care. Requirements Licensure: Current state licensed as a Registered Nurse , current State Drivers License Experience: Two years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting preferred, hospice or home health preferred. Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively. Proof of Hepatitis consent/declination. Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of-life. Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance. Works in patients home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call. Physical and Mental Requirement: Prolonged sitting and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family individualized psycho social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Benefits Health, vision, dental, life insurance Paid time off Competitive Pay Team Environment Flexible Schedules Responsibilities Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying the physical 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 Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and patient Assure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation Prepare regular clinical/progress notes and summaries Assist the patient with the activities of daily living while teaching appropriate self-care techniques Provide and maintain a safe environment for the patient, including an optimum physical and emotional environment Maintain client confidentiality Follow emergency procedures in the event of any catastrophic event, incident, e.g., accident, injury, or significant change in the patient's condition Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing Proof of current LVN license Proof of current CPR certification Ability to work flexible schedule Minimum 1 year experience as an LVN in a clinical setting preferred Excellent interpersonal skills Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Benefits Sign On Bonus Paid time off Competitive Daily Pay Health, vision, dental, life insurance Team Environment Flexible Schedules Responsibilities Visit patients in their homes for one-on-one visits Complete initial and ongoing assessments to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of home health patients Assess patients’ conditions and chart observations, and perform evaluation tasks including vital signs and medication review Administer medication as prescribed by the patient’s physician Educate patients and their families on proper home health care strategies and procedures, and make recommendations for devices or tools that might improve the patient’s quality of life Provide effective communication to patients/clients, their family members, team members, and other health care professionals Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or bachelor’s School of Nursing, or vocational nursing Current state license as an RN Proof of current CPR certification Compassionate, friendly demeanor Excellent communication skills Current driver’s license and reliable transportation Bilingual preferred Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally
