Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Home Health & Hospice - Alameda County

Description :

Job Summary : Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

American Hospice and Home Health Services is currently seeking a Full Time, Part Time, and / or Per Diem LVN to service Alameda 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.

Requirements :

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

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

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