LVN - Home Health

Pathways Home Health, Hospice and Private Duty; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health and hospice care seeks a dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join their compassionate team. In this role, you will provide essential nursing care to patients in their homes, ensuring their comfort and well-being. Your responsibilities will include documenting patient conditions, communicating with the clinical team, and participating in quality improvement activities. This position offers a supportive environment where your skills and dedication will make a significant impact on the lives of patients and their families. If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Flexible Schedule

In-Service Education

Quality Improvement Activities

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Vocational Nurse with at least one year of nursing experience.
• IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care and document patient observations and interventions.
• Communicate patient status with the clinical team and participate in patient conferences.

Skills

Skilled Nursing Care

Patient Communication

Documentation Skills

Clinical Team Collaboration

Electronic Input Skills

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse Certification

CPR Certification

Tools

Telecommunication Devices

Point of Service Technology

Job description

For over 45 years Pathways has been a Bay Area pioneer, leader, and innovator in Hospice, Home Health and Palliative Care. We provide care at home or in settings such as assisted living, a nursing home, or the hospital. We have offices in Sunnyvale, South San Francisco, and Oakland. Patients and their families know us for our personalized, high-quality care, delivered with empathy, kindness, and respect.

TITLE: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
SCHEDULE: M-F
HOURS: 8:30am-5pm
TERRITORY: San Mateo - Daly City

Sign On Bonus: $9,000.00 (Conditions Apply)

The posted compensation range of $35.70 - $49.78/Hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Pathways Home Health & Hospice in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. Pathways Home Health & Hospice may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Home Health Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is responsible for providing skilled nursing care to assigned patients and their families. Documents observations and interventions related to the patient’s environment, physical, mental, social, and emotional status. Communicates patient status and needs based on a plan of care with the Clinical Team Manager and other members of the home care team. Performs duties consistent with the Vocational Nurse Practice Act.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Provides those services requiring the skills of a licensed vocational nurse in accordance with the plan of care.
• Documents observations, clinical findings, problems, skilled interventions, goals, and discharge plans.
• Provides and documents skilled nursing care on all visits (includes skilled observation of the patient’s condition, skilled care, and procedures and teaching of the patient and/or family).
• Communicates with the Clinical Team Manager or with the physician and other members of the home care team informing them of significant changes in the patients’ condition and needs. Documents these communications.
• Attends and actively participates in the clinical team multidisciplinary patient conference. When attendance is not possible, provides appropriate input on assigned patients.
• Submits all documentation according to agency requirements.
• Meets established productivity standards.
• Uses agency provided telecommunication devices (i.e. cell phone, voice mail, and pager) according to established guidelines.
• Follows established standards for point of service technology, documentation, and synchronization.
• Seeks out and maintains skills and knowledge relevant to skilled home care nursing.
• Participates in agency-sponsored in-service education.
• Participates in agency-sponsored quality improvement activities.
• Assists in the development of agency protocols, procedures, and policies as requested.
• Assesses, organizes, and delivers teaching materials for assigned home care patients as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned consistent with skills and training and the mission and goals of Pathways.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred: IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience.
• Demonstrates willingness and ability to work with electronic input and telecommunication devices.
• Current California driver’s license and automobile insurance with minimum Bodily Injury Liability coverage per agency policy.
• Current CPR – American Heart Association “BLS Health Care Provider” requested upon renewal.