Hospice Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) San Diego, CA South

Come join a home health agency that is thoughtful, generous, and family-oriented, placing focus on taking the best care of our patients and our employees!

What We Offer

This position is a Pay per visit compensation model.

Pay per visit ranges from $30 - $40 / depending on type of visit, and experience.

What We Are Looking For

Lorian is currently looking for a Full Time Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide care to our patients in San Diego South :

SAN DIEGO / DOWNTOWN, SAN DIEGO, SAN DIEGO / HILL CREST, SAN DIEGO / NORTH PARK, SAN DIEGO / CITY HEIGHTS, SAN DIEGO / LOGAN HEIGHTS, SAN DIEGO / ENCANTO, SAN DIEGO / COLLEGE GROVE, SAN DIEGO / NORMAL HEIGHTS, SAN DIEGO / PARADISE HILLS, BONITA, CHULA VISTA, IMPERIAL BEACH SD, NATIONAL CITY, CORONADO, SAN DIEGO / SAN YSIDRO

Required Education and Experience

• Certified / licensed to practice in the state of practice and in good standing.
• Graduate of an approved school of practical / vocational nursing.
• One (1) year experience as a professional nurse in an acute setting.

Additional Qualifications

• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification (BLS required).
• Possess and maintains a valid driver’s license.
• Possess and maintains an automobile that is insured in accordance with LORIAN requirements.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given in the patients’ electronic medical record.
• Possesses excellent observation, good nursing judgment, and good oral and written communication skills.
• Is self-directing and has the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Ability to work with adults (18 years and older), demonstrating tact and patience.
• Is flexible and cooperative in fulfilling the role obligations.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given in the patients’ electronic medical record.
• Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patients / clients condition and care given in accordance with LORIAN policies and procedures.
• Ability to work with adults (18 years and older), demonstrating tact and patience.
• Participates in in-service education programs and clinical meetings.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control polices and protocols.
• Maintains confidential patient records in accordance with privacy and security standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable state laws.

Physical Requirements

Is able to present a pre-employment physical which states they are free from health conditions which would interfere with the employee’s ability to perform assigned duties, is free from signs or symptoms of infectious disease and is signed by the person who performed the assessment.

A similar physical is required annually thereafter.

• Is able to pass a pre-employment Protein Purified Derivative (PPD) tuberculin skin test and annually thereafter. If unable to pass PPD testing or have history of positive PPD testing, a Chest X-ray will be required of a new employee and every five (5) year thereafter.
• Maybe subjected to prolonged standing or sitting.
• Able to lift, position, or transfer patients as needed.
• Considerable amount of reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching.

Work Environment

Maybe exposed to viruses, diseases, infections, or unhealthy environments within the patients’ home.

Equipment Used

• Smartphone / Tablet
• Motor Vehicle
• Clinically related such as wound Care supplies, blood draw and point of care testing.
30+ days ago