Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health

Job type: Full Time

Shift: Days, 8:30 am to 5:00pm

Position Summary:  

Under general supervision, this position is assigned to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes, following the orders of the attending physician, and to function as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
 

Primary Duties  

1.     Reassess the nursing needs of the patient regularly.  Assist the registered nurse in developing and
      implementing changes in the plan of care to meet patient needs.

2.     Provide skilled prevention and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate for the patient’s care and safety.

3.     Observe signs and symptoms and report to the Patient Case Manager any changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.

4.     Teach, supervise, and counsel patients and family members regarding nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home.

5.     Utilize community resources and provides for continuity of care through assisting with long range planning and follow-up care.

6.     Maintain clinical records on all patients, including visit notes, progress notes and up to date medication sheets.

7.     Participate in staff meetings, interdisciplinary conferences and inservice programs.

8       Adhere to administrative and clinical policies and procedures.

9.    Demonstrate sensitivity and competence in the care of the ill and/or dying pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient.

 

Minimum Education:  
•    Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training

Minimum Experience:  
•    1 year LVN experience

Required Certification/Registration:  
•    California LVN License
•    Current CPR Certification
•    Current CA Drivers License
•    Current Automobile Liability Insurance

Preferred Experience:  
•    Previous Home Health/Hospice experience.

Preferred Courses/Training                                      

Physical Demands:  
•    Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.)
•    Occasional prolonged standing/walking                                                      
•    Lifting and moving patients                                            
•    Manual dexterity and mobility
•    Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching.

 

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Embark on a rewarding career with Hi-Desert Home Health and Hospice hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Hi-Desert Home Health and Hospice, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status