Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Home Health & Hospice

Job Type:

Full-time, Part-time

American Hospice and Home Health • Human Resources

Job Pay:

$40 - $50 Per Visit

$40 - $50 an hour

Job Summary: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

American Hospice and Home Health Services is currently seeking a Part Time, and/or Per Diem LVN to service Contra Costa County and Solano County.

*Negotiable to salary or hourly pay rates depending on experience.

Our home health care mission is to provide professional and paraprofessional services to patients in their homes, assisting them to achieve the highest level of potential in their day-to-day activities

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

As the Hospice and Home Health LVN, you will provide nursing care and supportive services in accordance with the physician/provider treatment plan and the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. Performs accurate assessments, interprets and correlates findings, establishes plan of care, observes patient progress, records pertinent observation, implements physician and nursing treatment plans and evaluates outcomes.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ability to complete all documentation in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Flexible, as varied daily activities will include phone, email and written communication, meetings with a variety of healthcare professionals, great understanding of hospice rules and regulations
• Must work closely with team members to provide the optimal care and services.
• Ability to manage scheduling visits, documentation time, and meetings effectively.
• Ability to learn an electronic medical records system.

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Temperature screenings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
• COVID-19 Vaccination required per agency policy

Environment:

• Home Health
• Community based services
• Hospice at Home

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

Qualifications and Skills

• Licensed Vocational Nurse License in California
• Preferred 1-2 years Professional Experience in Home Health and Hospice
• Current CPR Certification
• Home Health experience preferred
• IV Certification
• Wound Care and/or wound vac experience preferred
• Ability to drive within 30-60 miles a day
• Ability to pass drug and background screenings
• Ability to function autonomously
• Strong clinical skills
• Effective communication skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Reliable transportation and insurance