LVN (Home Health)

About the Role

Performs procedures which require specialized training for general nursing care and related services for assigned patients, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Medical Doctor (MD), in accordance with established policy. Participates in the planning for and provision of patient care. Uses knowledge of asepsis in performance of treatments, such as sterile dressings, irrigations, and cauterizations. Provides functional direction to ancillary personnel. On-call duties will be assigned based on location and agency operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Provides care for assigned patients, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) according to established standards and nursing processes.
• Performs routine visits based on departmental specific policy and procedures.
• Assists in the development of a prioritized interdisciplinary plan of care on each patient.
• Implements and coordinates plan of care utilizing appropriate organizational skills and reporting mechanisms.
• Implements individual teaching plans, including Patient Teaching Protocols and discharge plans, based on mutual goal setting and with emphasis on patient decision making.
• Performs assigned clinical procedures (i.e., phlebotomy, injections, drug screens, etc.).
• Administers medications.
• Orders/restocks supplies as assigned, according to established par levels.
• Maintains neatness/cleanliness in assigned areas.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Arrhythmia certification: Preferred
• Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Preferred
• Must know HCHB and EPIC

Schedule

Day Shift, 5 8-hour shifts per week. Mileage reimbursement in addition to base pay.

Organizational Requirements

Our facility requires all associates to receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.