Amore Home Health is looking for a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LVN) to cover the Alameda County including Oakland and Tri-city area! *Full-time and per diem positions available.
We are a home health agency that is committed to deliver quality patient care in the comfort of their own home. We have a team of experienced, qualified, caring, and licensed professionals who are carefully selected and are always available to address the patient’s needs.
Job Title/Position: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
Reports To: Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Licensed Practical 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 the state Nurse Practice Act.
- Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
- Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
- Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
- Assists the registered nurse or physician in performing specialized procedures and duties,
- which include preparing equipment and materials for treatments, observing aseptic technique as required, and assisting the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
- 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 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.
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.
- 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.
- Possesses and maintains CPR certification.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Ability to perform the physical aspects of the position. Complete TB test and Physical Examination
- Looking for multilingual staff to help out in our community.
- http://www.amorehomehealth.org/home-health-care-careers
We offer competitive visit rates for our clinicians as well as benefits for our full-time staff (Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation Pay, and Holiday Pay). We know you can help us make a difference in providing care centered on enhancing the lives of seniors and allowing them the independence of remaining at home in their healthiest state of well-being. If you have a passion for working among the senior population and the ability to blend healthcare and hospitality service philosophies, we would love to receive your resume!
Amore Home Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-free work environment."
*Every effort has been made to identify the major functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
The home office is located at 39420 Liberty St. Suite 155 Fremont, CA.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN, Per diem
Pay: $50.00 - $70.00 per hour
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
- Wound Care
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
Experience:
- Home Health: 1 year (Preferred)
- LVN: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- LVN (Required)
- BLS Certification (Required)
- IV Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road