Part-Time Home Health LVN

jobr.pro; Larkspur (CA); On-site; USD 57,859 - 68,122; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Supportive work environment

Job summary

By The Bay Health is seeking a part-time Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled patient care and home health services under the supervision of a Nurse. The role emphasizes communication with healthcare staff and patient care instruction. Competitive pay and generous benefits are offered.

Key responsibilities include assisting the primary nurse, communicating with healthcare providers, and participating in patient conferences. Applicants must have completed a Licensed Vocational Nursing Program and ideally have LVN experience, preferably in acute care settings.

Qualifications

• At least one year of LVN experience, preferably in acute care.
• Experience in home health/hospice is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist a primary nurse in providing direct patient care.
• Communicate with physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Instruct patients and caregivers in care provision.
• Participate in patient conferences to discuss care issues.

Skills

Patient care

Communication with healthcare staff

Instruction of caregivers and patients

Education

Completion of Licensed Vocational Nursing Program

Job description

By The Bay Health, a non‑profit established in 1975, set the standard for hospice in the U.S. by emphasizing the role of the patient in making important medical decisions. Our spectrum of home‑based services now includes Skilled Home Health Care, Palliative Care, Adult Hospice Care and Pediatric Care. Our team approach strives to address practical, social, emotional and spiritual aspects of care, with the goal to maximize quality of life for our patients, caregivers and families.

This part‑time position offers competitive pay, generous benefits and a supportive work environment.

Under the supervision of a Primary Nurse, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) will provide skilled patient care and home health services as outlined in the written plan of care and in compliance with organization policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations.

Schedule:

3 days per week; 8:30am - 5:00pm

Location:

Marin County

By the Bay Health follows all CDPH vaccine requirements for healthcare personnel.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Assist a primary nurse in providing direct care.
• Initiate communication with physicians and managers, IPG members, HHAs and other health care providers as needed to facilitate optimal care.
• Instruct primary caregivers, patients, volunteers and employed caregivers in care provision based on the Plan of Care and as requested by the Primary Nurse or RN Manager. Note: The LVN receives direction from the RN on‑site and may not alter the patient/family plan of care.
• Attend patient conference and participate in discussion of issues to facilitate optimal care.

Education/Experience:

• Completion of a Licensed Vocational Nursing Education Program from an accredited school.
• Minimum of one year of LVN experience preferably in an acute care setting. Experience in a home health/ hospice setting preferred but not required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current Licensed Vocational Nurse certification from the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners.
• Valid California certification in Intravenous Therapy & Blood Withdrawal or must attend and pass Intravenous Therapy & Blood Withdrawal class within 90 days of hire.

Pay Range:

$42.00 - $49.45 hourly

By the Bay Health is proud to serve our community as an equal employment opportunity employer. Everyone is valued and welcome at BTBH. Our organization is committed to diversity, equity and continues to build a culture of inclusion by recruiting, screening, hiring and retaining any qualified individual without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, registered domestic partner status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military care status, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by Federal, state, or local laws.