Licensed Vocational Nurse Home Health

CARE FIRST HOME HEALTH CARE INC; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CARE FIRST HOME HEALTH CARE INC is seeking an LVN for home health services in Riverside, CA. The LVN provides direct patient care under RN supervision, following the plan of care and collaborating with the IDT to ensure safe, effective home health delivery.

The role requires active California LVN license, CPR certification, reliable transportation, strong communication skills, and proficiency with computerized clinical documentation. Previous home health experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold a California LVN license issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
• Has CPR certification and maintains current licensure.
• Proficient in computerized clinical documentation and use of related software.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to home health patients per the plan of care under RN supervision.
• Submits timely nursing follow-up assessment notes.
• Reports changes in patient condition to RN and coordinates with the IDT.
• Delivers education to patients and families on medications, treatments, and disease management.
• Ensures safe medication administration and home oxygen therapy management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Education

California LVN license

Tools

CPR Card

Job description

Job Title

Licensed Vocational Nurse- Home Health

Position

LVN

Job Description Summary

Supervised By: Registered Nurse The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides direct care to home health patients based on an established plan of care created by the registered nursing in collaboration with the IDT. Care is provided under the direct supervision of a registered nurse in collaboration with the IDT and comprehensive plan of care to provide safe and effective patient care.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients following the home health plan of care
• Submits accurate and timely nursing follow up assessment notes to organization
• Reports to RN any changes in patient's condition
• Provides routine and continuous level of care as ordered by IDT
• Performs skilled instruction to patients and families regarding medication administration, management, and treatments
• Provides patients and families with emotional support and therapeutic communication
• Encourages patients and families to participate in the home health plan of care
• Provides patient education regarding disease process, s/s of exacerbation and measures to promote comfort
• Coordinate care with other home health care providers including nursing, therapy and supportive services, such as CHHA
• Provides safe medication administration, reconciliation and home oxygen therapy management and education
• Performed duties as assigned by the registered nurse timely and accurately
• Attends monthly in-services and professional development opportunities
• Follows all agency policies and procedures, including in Infection Control, Emergency management, medication management, emergency management, pain management and overall patient care policies and procedures.
• Complies with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements in accordance with federal, state and organizational policies

Qualifications

• Current LVN license issued from the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
• At least one year of nursing experience, preferably in home health, homecare or public health nursing.
• Has an active CPR Card
• Knowledge and compliance of professional nurse's act and standards of care
• Must have a valid and active driver's license
• Must have car insurance
• Liability insurance is optional
• Must have an automobile in good working condition
• Must have great interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be proficient in the use of computers for computerized clinical documentation