Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), where your expertise will directly impact patient care and well-being. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate nursing services in a home health environment. Your energetic approach and dedication will help ensure that patients receive high-quality, personalized care tailored to their unique needs. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your clinical skills so that our clients may continue to reside and flourish in their preferred home setting.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, and physical examinations.
- Administer medications and injections accurately following physician orders while adhering to safety protocols and HIPAA regulations.
- Assist with complex medical procedures such as sterile dressing changes using aseptic techniques.
- Utilize EMR (Electronic Medical Records) system for accurate documentation of patient care activities.
- Support patients with neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease or dementia through memory care strategies and behavioral health support.
- Provide specialized care for patients with infectious diseases, acute pain management needs.
- Educate patients and their families on health coaching topics including medication management, nutrition, and chronic disease management.
- Maintain compliance with all healthcare regulations including HIPAA standards and NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance) guidelines.
- Ensure accurate medical documentation and detailed nursing notes.
- Participate in infection control practices and sterile processing procedures to uphold safety standards across all clinical activities.
Experience
Candidates should possess a valid LVN license with active certification to practice in their respective state. Prior experience is highly valued in the following areas:
- Long-term care facilities including nursing homes, assisted living communities, or sub-acute care units with a focus on geriatrics and dementia/dementia-related conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.
- Experience working with diverse populations such as children, adults in outpatient clinics, or home & community-based care environments.
- Proficiency in advanced clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, venipuncture, and specimen collection/processing. Additional desirable skills include experience administering injections; ability to perform physical examinations; understanding of physiology and anatomy; expertise in pain management strategies; and strong case management capabilities. Join us if you're passionate about delivering exceptional patient-centered nursing care in a setting that values your skills and dedication!
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- LVN (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
