Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Home Health - PT Per Diem - Alameda County- Walnut Creek

Overview:

Are you looking for a place where you can make a genuine difference in our patients’ lives?

Our culture of love for our patients and employees is the top priority. Our commitment to our Core Values allows us to be the provider and employer of choice. We embrace a diverse workforce and understand that our employees are key to providing quality care and our most important resource.

Join us today and grow with us!

Responsibilities:

The Licensed PracticalNocational 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.

1. Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
2. Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
3. Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
4. Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education regarding self-care techniques and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
5. 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 Manager.
6. Uses and/or prepares equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently adhering to aseptic technique.
7. Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
8. Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Has three (3) years nursing experience. Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
• Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.
• Possess and maintain valid CPR certification.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

Additional Information:

We are invested in our employees and their well-being. Benefits Include:

And so much more!

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws