Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program
Currently licensed in the state of operation as an LPN/LVN
Minimum of one year of experience as an LVN/LPN
Ability to provide and maintain accurate medical records
Valid CPR certification required
Must be a licensed driver with travel capability
Responsibilities
Perform technical nursing functions and direct patient care under RN supervision
Promote and maintain optimal client care
Ensure a safe patient environment
Identify and communicate significant patient data abnormalities
Administer prescribed medications and treat per legal permissions
Re-evaluate client's nursing needs and report to case manager
Counsel and instruct clients and families on care needs
Prepare clinical and progress notes accurately
Submit documentation timely and align with nursing care plan
Communicate frequently with home care team members
Assist in coordinating client services
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off and paid holidays
Professional development opportunities
Company-matching 401(k)
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Wellness offerings, including employee assistance programs
Programs to celebrate achievements and milestones
Company store credit for scrubs for patient-facing employees
Full Job Description
Overview
LVN/LPN Licensed Vocational Nurse
Position Type: Full Time
Remote/Virtual Position: No
Coverage Area: San Diego
Pay: $83-$92k, based on experience
Schedule: Mon-Fri
On Call: One weekend a month
What You Need to Know
Under the supervision of an RN, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides direct patient care. The LVN/LPN observes and documents the patient's medical progress and nursing status changes under the direction of a registered nurse. This position provides direct patient care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Be the Best LVN/LPN Nurse You Can Be
If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:
Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program
Currently Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of agency operation
One year of LVN/LPN work experience
Ability to provide nursing visits according to the treatment as prescribed by the physician and provide and maintain paperwork to maintain accurate and complete medical records
Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role
Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations
Responsibilities:
As a LVN/LPN, you will:
Performs technical nursing functions and direct patient care consistent with the established plan of care and under the supervision of an RN.
Promotes and maintain optimal client care under the supervision of an RN.
Maintains a safe patient environment.
Identifies and communicates significant abnormalities in patients data to case manager and other appropriate home health team members.
Administers prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law. Assesses all medicines a client may be taking to identify possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, contraindicated medications and reports any problems to the physician.
Re-evaluates client's nursing needs and reports findings to Case Manager.
Counsels and instructs the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
Prepares clinical and progress notes.
Submits all documentation in a timely manner in accordance with agency policy.
Documentation on patients chart correlates with nursing care plan.
Communicates frequently and works closely with other home care team members.
Assists in coordinating services provided to client
Our benefits include:
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off and paid holidays
Professional development opportunities
Company-matching 401(k)
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
