The LVN is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, reporting changes in a patient’s condition to the Case Manager and practitioner, and working collaboratively with the members of the team in order to meet optimal patient care outcomes.
Professional Duties
- Provides nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and according to the plan of care derived from physician’s orders and Registered Nursing Assessment. Nursing care includes physical care, emotional support and patient/family teaching.
- Recognizes, reports and documents symptoms that indicate changes in patient condition to the Case Manager or Clinical Manager.
- Follows the plan of care as initiated by the Registered Nurse and/or practitioner which establishes patient goals and incorporates therapeutic, preventative and rehabilitative nursing actions and initiates as appropriate.
- Assures accurate data collection is performed and documented each visit for every patient while following the patient's plan of care.
- Provides direct care to patient with problematic catheters, wound care, etc. Reports any need, change or concerns to the Case Manager, Clinical Manager or Certified Wound Care Specialist as appropriate.
- Provides health care teaching to patient and/or caregiver (this includes self-care techniques) as appropriate per plan of care. Education will utilize terms and teaching methods that are customized to the learning needs of the patient and/or caregiver.
- Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care; This may include preparing clinical and progress notes as appropriate. Documentation will be completed prior to the end of the scheduled shift.
- Maintains a continuing knowledge of competencies related to the nursing profession by participation in inservice and educational programs.
- When necessary participates in performance improvement projects within scope of knowledge, as requested by Clinical Manager or Director of Patient Care Services.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Serve as an ambassador for Desert Oasis Healthcare and Family Hospice Care at all times and positively shape the customer experience
- Be sensitive to factors that influence customers and co-worker’s situation including age, gender, culture, race and socioeconomic status. Be observant of others’ social cues (emotions) and respond appropriately
- Summarize key information and provide written materials whenever possible
Qualifications
- Current California LVN License required.
- One year of prior professional nursing experience required.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to manage time and stay organized. Excellent observation, verbal, and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, nursing skills.
- Good communication skills, detail oriented, critical thinking and problem solving skills. Excellent customer service and telephone etiquette skills.
- BLS required within 60 days for hire.
- Must have own vehicle as position requires travel.
- Current valid California Driver's License and proof of automobile insurance.
Physical Demands
- Sitting: Approximately 25% of day
- Standing: Approximately 50% of day
- Walking: Approximately 25% of day
- Lifting: 0 - 50 lbs (charts, supplies, patients) - approximately 25% of day
- Bending: Frequently-approximately 50%
- Hearing/Visual Acuity: Adequate for use with computers, telephone and or Blackberry -
Approx 50% of day
- Computer: Highly technical work environment - Must be able to work ≥ 6 hours / day using keyboard, mouse and monitor
- Reaching: Above head 75 degrees - approximately 10%
- Hand grip dexterity: Frequency-approximately 60%
