Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $45 - $50 per Hour DOE

Job Summary :

Aevum Home Health is a fast-growing and locally owned organization with an excellent reputation throughout San Luis Obispo county. We are rapidly growing and seeking a per diem LVN to join our team in the South County area - San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

Home Health experience is a MUST.

Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as defined in the California Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements a plan of care initiated by the Registered Nurse.
• Provides & submits accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
• Assesses and provides specific patient and family / caregiver education regarding self-caretechniques and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care. Documents family / caregiver understanding of instructions.
• Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the Registered Nurse and / or Clinical Supervisor / DPCS.
• Uses and / or prepares equipment and supplies effectively, safely and efficiently adhering to aseptic technique.
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

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