Licensed Practical Nurse

River Valley Home Health and Hospice; Blythe (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k matching

Mileage reimbursement

Employee discount

Job summary

River Valley Home Health and Hospice is seeking a highly skilled LPN to join our team. The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide direct patient care under RN supervision, follow the plan of care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support positive patient outcomes.

We offer a supportive work environment that values growth, with a flexible schedule and comprehensive benefits designed to support you and your family as you care for elderly or frail patients in home health settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Three years nursing experience preferred; community/home health or medical/surgical experience preferred.
• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the state.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with insured vehicle in good working order.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Follow the plan of care and implement treatments.
• Document accurately and timely per the plan of care.
• Educate patients and families about diagnosis and plan of care.
• Coordinate home health services with other disciplines as needed.
• Use equipment and supplies effectively.
• Participate in personal and professional growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

Skills

CPR certification

Good communication

Licensed driver

RN supervision

Education

Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program

Job description

River Valley Home Health and Hospice is seeking a highly skilled and motivated LPN to join our team!

Are you passionate about caring for the elderly or frail? Do you thrive in a dynamic and loving work environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

At River Valley Home Health and Hospice, we believe in delivering superior clinical outcomes and providing high patient and family satisfaction. We are committed to making work fun, celebrating successes, and holding each other to the highest standards of care and professionalism. As an LPN Home Health, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our patients and their families.

JOB SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State's Name Nurse Practice Act.


• Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.


• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.


• Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.


• Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, and Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing.


• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.


• Participates in personal and professional growth and development.


• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.


• Three years of nursing experience preferred. Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.


• Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.


• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.


• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.


• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and organization requirements and is in good working order.


• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

Why should you apply?

• Flexible schedule


• Paid time off


• Health insurance


• Dental insurance


• Vision insurance


• Life insurance


• 401k matching


• Employee discount


• Mileage reimbursement


• Opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive work environment

Location: Lake Havasu City

At River Valley Home Health and Hospice we believe that caring for the elderly or frail is the noblest of professions. Our team is trained and motivated to deliver superior clinical outcomes and high patient and family satisfaction. It is through our team's dedication to deliver life changing service that we become the \"provider of choice\" in the community that we serve. A career with River Valley Home Health and Hospice requires a commitment to making work fun and celebrating successes; delivering and holding each other to the highest standards of care and professionalism; continual learning; treating others as people whose interest matter as much as our own; being innovative while using good judgment. One other thing about our work culture; we know that in order for our patients to receive the care they deserve; we need to put our employees first.