Licensed Vocational Nurse- Home Care

Job Summary

The Licensed Vocational Nurse - Home Care (LVN_HC) performs patient care services that supports the Primary Care Clinic, Adult Day Health Center (ADHC Floor) and Home Care under the clinical supervision of the Primary Care Provider (PCP), Nurse Practitioner (NP) or other licensed staff.

Essential Job Functions

• Participate in IDT and Care Plan Meetings as scheduled.
• Collaborate with HCC LVN, HC Lead/Personal Care Assistant supervisor, to ensure that participants are allocated enough patient care hours and services based on assessments.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with participants/family observing IIH core values.
• Enter and concurrently acknowledge pertinent patient information, results and collected data into electronic health record system.
• Work within the LVN scope of practice in California, such as providing basic nursing care, administering medications, performing wound management, and assisting with basic assessment, all under the supervision of an RN and Physician.
• Complete a Home Care assessment as scheduled per policy guidelines during pre-enrollment encounter, semi-annual, unscheduled and annual assessments.
• Follow workflow process upon completion of Home Care assessments.
• Develop and implement care plans.
• Complete all assessments assignments and other tasks in a timely manner prior to deadline.
• Document patient concerns, change of condition (COC) and any changes in participants’ baseline status and report to PCP/RN or appropriate staff as they arise.
• Review, follow up and document any follow-ups and Service Delivery Requests in a timely manner per policy guidelines.
• Absorb and assist patients with rehabilitative exercises and activities.
• Ensure proper body mechanics and patients’ safety with ambulating/transfer, etc.
• Show competency on providing basic emergency care and first aid and use of AED as needed.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees as assigned.
• Adhere to and support the center’s practices, procedures, and policies including assigned break times and attendance.
• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner; and perform all other related duties as assigned.
• The LVN HC may also be asked to perform other clerical duties as needed and requested to support daily clinic operation goals, benchmarks and quality patient care initiatives per department guidelines.
• Be flexible in schedule of hours worked based on department and facility needs this includes providing coverage to all other Innovative Integrated Health facilities.
• May require use of personal vehicle.

Qualifications

• Active LVN license in the state of California
• IV certification preferred
• CPR certification
• Is medically cleared for communicable diseases and has all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of demonstrated successful experience in the Quality healthcare field of work
• Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population.

Education and Certification

• Education: Not specified
• Certification: Active LVN license in the state of California, IV certification preferred, CPR certification

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Ability to access all areas of the center throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally, 15 pounds frequently, and 7 pounds constantly; required to obtain assistance of another qualified employee when attempting to lift or transfer objects over 25 pounds.
• Requires constant hand grasp and finger dexterity; frequent sitting, standing, walking and repetitive leg and arm movements, occasional bending, reaching forward and overhead; squatting and kneeling.
• Ability to communicate verbally with an excellent comprehension of the English language.
• Majority of the work is generally performed outside of the facility in participant’s home also called field work.
• Minimum work performed onsite including completion of documentation, providing facility coverage and other assigned tasks as a floor nurse.

Core Values

• CARE is central to what we do, prioritizing the well-being, dignity, and independence of our senior participants.
• COMPASSION in every interaction, ensuring kindness, empathy, and understanding guide our care.
• CULTURE that reflects the diverse backgrounds of those we serve and fosters a workplace where every team member feels supported, valued, and empowered to grow.
• COMMUNITY that fosters connection, belonging, and support for participants and their families.
• COMMITMENT to quality improvement, innovation, and delivering healthier outcomes.