LICENSED PRACTICAL/VOCATIONAL NURSE, HOME HEALTH (FULL-TIME)
Location: San Diego, Home Health
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides direct patient care as defined in California Nurse Practice Act.
Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care and prepares clinical notes.
Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the registered nurse (RN) and/or Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor.
Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse (RN).
Participates in the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
Participates in the development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver (s).
Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
Provides education and counseling for the patient, caregiver and family.
Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care.
Participates in the organization’s quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI) program.
Participates in organization-sponsored in-service training.
The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
Has three year nursing experience and, effective January 1, 1998, shall have one year prior professional nursing experience in Community/home health or medical/surgical experience.
Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.
Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and organization requirements and is in good working order.
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.