Home Health LVN

MedicalOne Health LLC; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Paid time off

Job summary

A community-focused home health service provider in Antioch seeks a skilled LVN to deliver high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring patient vital signs, and providing education to patients and families. The ideal candidate must hold a current LVN license and possess strong autonomy and technology proficiency. With over a decade of experience, we are known for our compassionate care and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be IV-certified to initiate and maintain peripheral intravenous therapy.
• Ability to work independently in diverse home environments.
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications, injections, wound care, and catheter care.
• Take vital signs and report changes to the supervising RN.
• Teach self-care techniques and medication management.

Skills

IV Certification

Autonomy

Technology Proficiency

Safety Awareness

Education

Current unrestricted state LVN license

Tools

Electronic medical record (EMR) systems

Job description

Benefits

• Training & development
• Paid time off

Key responsibilities

• Skilled Nursing Care: Administering medications, injections, wound care, catheter care, and tube feedings.
• Patient Monitoring: Taking vital signs, observing physical/mental status, and reporting changes to the supervising RN.
• Patient & Family Education: Teaching self-care techniques, medication management, and disease processes.
• Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of observations, interventions, progress, and communications.
• Care Coordination: Reporting patient needs to the RN and other team members (PT, OT, Social Work).
• Supportive Care: Assisting with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and providing companionship.
• Patient-focused: Their primary role is patient interaction and management.
• Hands-on care: They work directly with patients to alleviate suffering and improve health.

Specialized Skills & Requirements

• IV Certification: Many home health agencies require LVNs to be IV-certified to initiate and maintain peripheral intravenous therapy.
• Autonomy: Ability to work independently in diverse home environments while managing a traveling schedule, typically within a 5–15 mile radius.
• Technology Proficiency: Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems (e.g., Kinnser, HomeCare HomeBase) is standard for mobile documentation.
• Licensure & Ethics: Must hold a current, unrestricted state LVN license and maintain a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation and insurance.
• Safety Awareness: Inspecting home environments for hazards to ensure patient and clinician safety during visits.

Essential Skills & Environment

• Autonomy & Travel: Work independently, traveling between homes, often requiring schedule flexibility.
• Collaboration: Strong communication skills to work within an interdisciplinary team.
• Problem-Solving: Differentiate urgent from non-urgent situations and manage varied patient needs.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with required technology for documentation and communication. Works independently in various patient homes, often managing multiple patients.
• Requires strong time management, problem-solving, and independent decision-making within their scope.
• Adapts care plans based on the unique resources and challenges of the home setting.

About Us

MedicalOne Health LLC has been serving the Antioch community for over a decade, providing high-quality home health services with compassion and dedication. Our patients love us for our personalized care, and our employees appreciate a supportive work environment that encourages growth and teamwork.