Minimum one year of experience working with the elderly or frail population.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR).
Responsibilities
Provide skilled nursing care, including medication administration and vital signs monitoring, in participants' homes.
Observe and communicate changes in participant conditions to healthcare team members.
Supervise and train On Lok Caregivers to follow care treatment plans appropriately.
Educate participants and their families on providing in-home care.
Mentor and train new hire staff within the home care department.
Adhere to HIPAA standards and participate in compliance with safety guidelines.
Actively contribute to quality improvement initiatives and organizational goals.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
Retirement Savings Plan 403(b) and Term Life/AD&D Insurance.
Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Pet Insurance, and an Employee Discount Program.
Mental Wellness Resources and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, and long-term disability insurance.
Full Job Description
Sign-On Bonus: $2,000
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of the RN Supervisor, the Licensed Vocational Nurse provides direct nursing services to On Lok participants. This includes direct clinical care, family/caregiver education, oversight of On Lok Caregivers, and working collaboratively with an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to provide holistic care for our participants.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical Practice
Provide skilled nursing care to all participants in a home setting including but not limited to administering and monitoring medications, checking vital signs and basic wound care.
Observes participant changes in conditions and communicates changes to HC RN and/or Interdisciplinary (IDT) Team.
Supervision & Training
Supervise, train and monitor On Lok Caregivers to ensure home care treatment plan is appropriately being followed.
Teach participants and family members how to provide for participant needs at home.
Provides education, training and mentoring to staff within the home care department as well as new hire staff.
Compliance
Acts as a mandated reporter as defined by On Lok's policies and guidelines and those requirements as defined by CA Board of Registered Nurses.
Practices nursing care in accordance to HIPAA standards and On Lok policies and procedures.
Adheres to infection control guidelines as stated by On Lok's policies, procedures and guidelines.
Safety Monitoring, Training & Reporting
Adheres to safety policies and guidelines of On Lok.
Actively participates in improving quality metrics for the assigned center and meeting organizational goals.
Actively participates in process improvement initiatives supporting On Lok's mission and goals.
Adheres to standards, policies and procedures of On Lok.
QUALIFICATIONS (knowledge, skills, abilities):
Graduate of an accredited LVN program.
Possess a current California LVN license.
Interest, demonstrated ability and one-year experience working with the elderly or frail population required.
Ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary team.
Excellent verbal/written communication skills
Familiarity with the use of Electronic Health Records(EHR)
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed. They are not considered as an exhaustive list of all job tasks performed. On Lok reserves the right to change job descriptions, work hours or work sites as required by the program.
On Lok's Employee Benefits include (eligible for any position for 20 hr/wk or more):
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Retirement Savings Plan 403(b) and Term Life/AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Pet Insurance, and Employee Discount Program
Mental Wellness Resources and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Holidays (10 per year), vacation time, sick leave, long-term disability insurance, and additional benefits are available.
Posting Range: USD $35.43/Hr. - $47.24/Hr.
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