LVN (Home Health) -Hospice - Skilled Nursing

Talented Medical Solutions; Sonora (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions is seeking an LVN for Home Health/Hospice in Sonora, CA. This 13-week contract requires 40 hours/week, with day shifts and weekend coverage. Start date around 08/31. Prior hospice experience preferred.

Role involves nursing procedures, plan-of-care development, on-call duties, and patient education under supervision of an RN/MD. Requires LVN licensure in CA and BLS; driver’s license preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification: Required
• Arrhythmia certification: Preferred
• Valid Driver's License: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides care for assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Performs routine visits based on policy and procedures.
• Assists in development of a prioritized interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Implements and coordinates plan of care and teaching.
• Performs clinical procedures including phlebotomy and injections and administers medications.
• Orders/restocks supplies as assigned and maintains area cleanliness.
• On-call duties may be assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Injections

Medication administration

Patient teaching

On-call duties

Education

LVN license in CA

BLS certification

Arrhythmia certification

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

LVN (Home Health) -Hospice - Skilled Nursing

Talented Medical Solutions

Contract

In-Office | Sonora, CA, United States

13 weeks, 40hrs, Day Shift/recent hospice experience. We need someone who can work weekends and 3 days during the week. 5 x 8 hours, 08/31 start date.

Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in-home care, and many have been recipients of Home Care Elite awards. So whether you're looking for the buzz of a large city, the tranquility of nearby mountain bike trails or something in between, we encourage you to explore our organization.

Job Summary:

Performs procedures which require specialized training for general nursing care and related services for assigned patients, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Medical Doctor (MD), in accordance with established policy.

Participates in the planning for and provision of patient care. Uses knowledge of asepsis in performance of treatments, such as sterile dressings, irritations and cauterizations.

Provides functional direction to ancillary personnel.

On call duties will be assigned based on location and agency operational needs.

If assigned by agency leadership, incumbent is required to perform on call duties.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensure in the state of practice: Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Arrhythmia certification: Preferred

Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Preferred

Essential Functions:

Provides care for assigned patients, under the supervision of an Registered Nurse (RN) according to established standard and nursing process.

Performs routine visits based on departmental specific policy and procedures.

Assists in the development of a prioritized interdisciplinary plan of care on each patient.

Implements and coordinates plan of care utilizing appropriate organizational skills and reporting mechanisms.

Implements individual teaching plans, including Patient Teaching Protocols and discharge Plans, based on mutual goal setting and with emphasis on patient decision making.

Performs assigned clinical procedures (i.e. phlebotomy, injections, drug screens, etc.) Administers medications.

Orders/restocks supplies as assigned, according to established par levels. Maintains neatness/cleanliness in assigned areas.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Our facility is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.