High level of clinical knowledge in home health care preferred
Experience with high acuity patients is a plus
Experience working with an interdisciplinary team desired
Strong self-direction and critical thinking skills
Responsibilities
Support and implement patient care plans to promote wellness
Educate patients and families on wound care and medication management
Manage patient care episodes with a clinical team
Prepare clinical notes and ensure compliance in charting
Collaborate with Case Managers and nursing staff for optimal patient care
Benefits
Flexible work schedules allowing for personal customization
Targeted patient visit territories within a manageable radius
Autonomy in managing work without time clocking
Career advancement opportunities
Low turnover and high team morale
A solid work/life balance
Supportive software and tools for communication
Comprehensive health benefits including 401k matching
Full Job Description
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Multiple Full Time Opportunities
Territory: Targeted and manageable area of Redwood city. We also have multiple opportunities throughout the Bay Area including Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.
What you'll do as a Home Health Licensed Vocational Nurse:
Utilize your outstanding clinical skills as you support and implement the overall plan of care to promote wellness and prevent rehospitalization for patients in their homes.
You will accomplish this with oversight of the assistance and teaching of patients' and their family/caregivers with wound care, blood draws, tube feedings, Tracheostomy care, foley catheters, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) management and medication education in the patients home. You will also potentially:
Work with patients and family one on one to achieve improvement and/or stability.
Case manage patients care episode with interdisciplinary clinical team.
Prepare clinical notes, orders and charting in a compliant time frame.
Collaborate with Case Managers, RNs and agency staff to deliver the best care possible
Why you should come work for us a Home Health Licensed Vocational Nurse:
Flexible work schedules: Create your own schedule and hours
Targeted territories. Typically patient visits are within a 3-10 mile radius.
Autonomy: No clocking in/out
Opportunity for advancement
Low turnover/High morale
Work/life balance
Helpful software and communication tools
Outstanding benefits for you and your family including 401k with matching. Generous PTO, Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, etc
Competitive compensation with achievable incentive bonus program
To be a success Licensed Vocational Home Health Nurse:
Current and unrestricted CA LVN license
Current BLS/CPR Certification
Valid CA Driver's License
High level of clinical knowledge in home health care is highly preferred
Experience with high acuity patients is a plus
Experience working with an interdisciplinary team is highly desired
Self-Directed
Empathetic
Critical thinker
Outstanding interpersonal skills
Leadership skills
Organized
Wage Range $55 - $70 Pay Per Visit Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. 21st Century offers generous comprehensive health benefits and 401k (Up to 4% match)
