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Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)

JOB SUMMARY:

A qualified Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Services are furnished in accordance with Agency policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate of a state-approved school of practical (vocational) nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.

2. Minimum of one ( l ) year experience in nursing, preferred.

3. Acceptance of the philosophy and goals of this Agency.

4. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures

2. Implements the nursing care plan for each patient.

3. Provides nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned.

4. Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.

5. Observe signs and symptoms and report to the physician and RN reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.

6. Teaches and counsels the patient and family/ significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home.

7. Evaluate with the registered nurse the effectiveness of the LPN's/LVN's nursing service to the patient and family under the guidance of the registered nurse.

8. Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments, and care of patients.

9. Participates in medical record audit as assigned.

10. Attends staff meetings, patient care conferences, and in services as scheduled.

11. Takes on-call duty, nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned.

12. Is responsible for:

    • Submitting any changes in schedule to the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager daily.

    • Participating in patient core conferences to discuss the need for the involvement of other members of the health team, such as a physical therapist or speech-language pathologist.

13. Prepares clinical and progress notes.

14. Assists the physician and RN in performing specialized procedures.

15. Prepares equipment and materials for treatments.

16. Observe the aseptic technique as required.

17. Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Works indoors In Agency offices and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

Supervised by: Director of Nursing and Director of Operations

RISK EXPOSURE:

High risk

REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Drive to the patient’s home in greater Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside, Kern AND/OR Orange Counties.

• Ability to participate in physical activity.

• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.

• Heavy lifting.

• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing regularly.