Home Health LVN!

Sweetwater Care; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Torrance, CA is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to administer intermittent home health nursing per physician orders. You will implement plans of care, document progress, and coordinate with the health team to support patient well-being.

The role requires attention to infection control, accurate reporting to physicians and the RN Case Manager, and adherence to safety policies. This is a safety-sensitive, full-time position with the opportunity to impact patients' quality of

Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing.
• Ability to administer skilled nursing care per plan of care.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Compliance with safety and infection control policies.

Responsibilities

• Administer nursing care per plan of care during visits.
• Prepare progress notes within 48 hours.
• Observe and report changes to physician or RN supervisor.
• Counsel patient and family; participate in conferences.
• Maintain aseptic technique and PPE safety.
• Coordinate with PT/SLP/OT/MSW referrals as needed.
• Submit schedule changes daily to supervisor.
• Ensure all documentation is up to date and on site.

Skills

RN license

Home health nursing

Patient assessment

Documentation

Education

RN licensure

Tools

EMR

Care coordination software

Job description

Job Description

Summary: Administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis or private duty services in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Services are furnished in accordance with Agency policies and procedures. This is a safety sensitive position.

Essential functions:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides services in accordance with the plan of care.
• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned.
• Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on his/her patients. Paperwork must be submitted within 48 hours to office.
• Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and Clinical Director or RN Case Manager reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
• Performs clinical and progress notes or visits notes as required by assignment.
• Informs Clinical Director or designee of changes in the condition and needs of the patient.
• Counsels the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Participates in and presents in-service programs
• Refers to Physical Therapist, Speech language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Medical Social Worker those patients requiring their specialized skills.
• Is responsible for: Submitting any changes in schedule to Director of Clinical Service/Nursing Case Manager on a daily basis
• Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures
• Participating in patient care conferences to discuss the need for involvement of other members of the health team.
• Observes aseptic technique as required
• Prepare equipment and materials for treatment.
• Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care technique.
• Participates in peer review and performance improvement as assigned.
• Participates in utilization review of medical records as assigned.
• Ensure all related documentation is keep up to date and on site
• Must perform duties following safety standards required for this position including but not limited to use of PPE’s.
• Must attend all training sessions required by the company

Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.