THIS IS A PER VISIT RATE POSITION
San Joaquin County
Schedule: Monday to Friday, with availability to help on some Saturdays
Reports to: Clinical Supervisors/RN Case Manager
Essential Functions
1. Provides professional nursing care as defined in the nurse practice act and under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Communicates appropriate status/condition changes to the RN per agency guidelines.
- Provides skilled nursing visits for clients as directed by the RN Case Manager. Follows the care plan established by the Registered Nurse.
- Recognizes and reports changes in client condition to the Case Manager and physician,
as directed.
- Communicates information on a timely basis, consistent with Agency policy and urgency of the situation. Communicates verbally, as needed, and through complete and accurate documentation in the clinical record.
- Scope of clinical practice includes personal care services, monitoring and reporting findings, medication administration and monitoring, client teaching, emergency intervention, and nursing services within professional scope of practice and as delegated by the Case Manager.2. Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
- Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices by compliance with policies and procedures.
- Recognizes and responds appropriately to potentially unsafe situations.
- Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment.
- Makes recommendations on improvement of safety.
- Seeks education/training or assistance with areas of concern
3. Performs job in compliance with Agency policies and procedures and professional and community standards.
- Accepts responsibility for professional nursing role.
- Follows applicable state and federal laws and agency standards.
- Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
- Refrains from discussing client or staff identities, conditions, or circumstances in public or with others who do not have a legitimate interest in the person.
- Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Agency Quality Improvement Program and pertinent activities.
4. Participates in coordination of home care services, attends meetings and In-services as required, and follows reporting guidelines.
5. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
6. A licensed vocational nurse shall perform duties consistent with the Vocational Nursing Practice Act. Provide those services requiring nursing skills in accordance with the plan of treatment or the plan of care.
7. Notify the patient's attending physician, dentist, or podiatrist and other professional persons and responsible staff of significant changes in the patient's condition.
8. Prepare documentation and clinical notes.
Educate and instruct the patient, patient's family, or staff as required; this is limited to teaching patient information which is outlined in and consistent with the Licensed Vocational Nurse Practice Act.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
- Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state(s) of employment.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in an acute care setting or equivalent experience.
- CPR certified.
- Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements and in good repair. Has a good driving record.
Salary Range: $30 - $37 per visit
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $58,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
License/Certification:
- LVN license (Required)
- BLS Certification (Required)
Work Location: On the road
