Licensed Vocational Nurse

Overview

Licensed Vocational Nurse role at Bayhealth, Inc — Home Health setting. 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.

$35.00/hr - $45.00/hr

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State’s Name Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
• Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
• 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/Nursing Supervisor.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Has three years nursing experience and, effective January 1, 1998, shall have one year prior professional nursing experience in Community/home health or medical/surgical experience.
• Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• 401k matching
• Excellent and professional support from our clinical management team

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care