Licensed Vocational Nurse - Home Health

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Full Time Vallejo, CA, US

Job Title/Position:
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

Reports To:

Clinical Supervisor

Supervised By:
Registered Nurse

The Licensed Practical/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

• 1. Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care.
• 2. Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of
• 3. Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
• 4. Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self plan of care.
• 5. Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Supervisor.
• 6. Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique. treatments/medications.
• 8. Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• 9. 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.

• 1. Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• 2. Three years nursing experience. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
• 3. Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State.
• 4. Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• 5. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• 6. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• 7. Understands philosophy of hospice concept. Also understands needs of the terminally ill