Licensed Vocational Nurse - Home Health, Carlsbad

Company: San Diego Home Health Care
Location: Carlsbad
Posted on: May 9, 2024

Job Description:

Licensed Vocational NursePOSITION SUMMARY:You will be responsible for providing nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN). General responsibilities may include giving injections and medication, caring for wounds, recording vital signs, tracking medical history, monitoring health status, and keeping detailed documentation on patient progress.RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide direct patient home care visits, observes, performs and reports preventative, treatment and rehabilitative nursing procedures while implementing the plan of careObserve and report on the home environment and make recommendation that will enhance patient care, promote safety and prevent adverse effectsWork with patient, family and health care team members to coordinate services, promote quality of care and positive patient care outcomesTake verbal orders from Health Care Providers as necessary and within the LVN scope of practice in a timely manner and documents appropriatelyInform Health Care Providers of changes in patient's condition in accordance with providers orders and documents communications accordinglyProvide care as ordered that is appropriate preventive, rehabilitative, therapeutic, comfort and pain interventionsProvide instructions to patient/CG's and staff in a timely mannerQUALIFICATIONS:Graduation from an accredited nursing program, current state license as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse and CPR certifiedAt least one-year clinical practical nursing experience. *Home Health experience preferredMust have vehicle, valid current driver's license and automobile insuranceAbility to make home visits and provide skilled nursing assessments and care in the homeBENEFITS (available to full-time employees):Excellent pay, including 23 days PTO per yearHealth, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short-term and long-term disabilityContinuing education & tuition assistanceGenerous referral bonus programFlexible schedulingCompany Vehicle Program with paid gas card for eligible full-time employeesABOUT US:Our unique focus is on patient-centered care and evidenced-based medicine. This empowers our patients to achieve their optimal level of independence. We are a home health service provider enhancing the continuity of care for the patients we serve. Our mission is to help them achieve that goal.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.---------#hpsdhhHome Health company based in California. At Elevate Home Health, we provide the highest level of Home Health Services with exceptional patient outcomes.Pay: $32 - $40 / hourBenefits:Flexible schedulePaid time offHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceDisability insurance401(k)Referral programJob Type: fulltime, parttimeSchedule:Day shiftEducation: Associate's degreeWork location: On-site

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