Licensed Vocational Nurse Home Health (Lompoc) *45-50 per hr*

Omega Home Health Care Services Inc; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega Home Health Care Services Inc is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide home health care for our patients across Los Angeles County, Kern County, Santa Maria, Lompoc, San Luis Obispo, and nearby areas. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse and collaborate with physicians to implement the plan of care.

We offer flexible scheduling with at least two visits per week, weekends one per month, and occasional holidays.

Qualifications

• LVN license is required.
• Active BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications required.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care per plan of care.
• Teach and promote client health with rehabilitative measures.
• Assist clients in self-care and planning with other health professionals.
• Prepare progress notes and follow care plans.
• Assist in performing specialized procedures as competency allows.
• Prepare equipment and maintain aseptic technique.
• Stay updated on changes in nursing care.
• Attend care conferences and communicate with the nurse.
• communicates patient status to health professionals.

Skills

Driver's License

EHR proficiency

Independent worker

Education

LVN License

BLS/ACLS/PALS

Job description

Omega Home Health Care Services Inc is currently seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide care for homebound patients in: Los Angeles County, Kern County, Santa Maria, Lompoc, San Luis Obispo, and surrounding areas.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities/Patient Care:

• Provides skilled nursing care to clients as directed by the registered nurse and physician's plan of care in accordance with agency policies.
• Promotes and maintains client health through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures under the guidance of the registered nurse who is assigned to the same case. Utilizes agency educational material as appropriate.
• Assists clients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
• Helps to achieve and maintain continuity of client care by assisting in planning and exchanging information with other health professionals.
• Prepares clinical progress notes and follows client care plans as developed by the registered nurse and according to agency policy.
• Assists the physician and registered nurse in performing specialized procedures for which competency has been established.
• Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required.
• Keeps abreast of changes and trends affecting nursing care and licensed nurse functions.
• Attends client care conferences, communicates regularly with the registered nurse.
• Communicates current health status and needs of clients to appropriate health professionals.

SCHEDULE:

• This position allows flexibility in that you will schedule your visits with your patients!
• Our patients need care 7 days a week, although you have flexibility in your scheduling, we do ask that you are able to work at least two days each week, one weekend a month, and two holidays per year (one winter and one summer)
• If you have additional jobs and your two available days change each week, we can accommodate you!

$45 - $50 per visit, commiserate with experience

Requirements:

• LVN License (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)
• Active BLS/ACLS/PALS
• Reliable Transportation
• Proof of auto insurance
• Must be self-directed, able to work independently with little supervision while meeting performance metrics.
• Physical, mental strength and flexible work hours.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and web-based applications

• At least 1 yr of Home Health Experience is required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
• Application Question(s): For this position, we ask that you are available to see patients at least two days of the week. Can you commit to being available at least two days of the week? (Can be weekend days)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations Work
• Remotely: No