LVN visit nurse
Company: Interim HealthCare
Location: Redding
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
Interim HealthCare is looking for fulltime and part time LVN's
to work in conjunction with RN Case Manager performing skilled
visits for patients,Minimum Education & Experience
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited vocational school for LPN/LVN and
licensed to practice in the state in which employed. License is
active and in good standing.
- Prefer at least 1200 hours of experience as an LPN within the
last 12 months or participates in an office preceptor
program.Essential Functions:
- Recognize and report changes in the patient's condition to the
RN supervisor.
- Complete timely and accurate clinical notes including
addressing patient's progress.
- Assist the RN in carrying out the patient plan of care.
- Assist the client in learning appropriate self-care
techniques.
- Able to perform CPR.
- Follows accepted standards of nursing practice.
- Able to travel within geographic area serviced by office from
assignment to assignment.
- Complete other assignments as requested and assigned.
- May have access to protected health information ("PHI")
necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities. -
Access to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by
each organization. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: -
- Able to perform and prioritize multiple functions or
tasks.
- Able to read and interpret technical instructions related to
the care of the patient.
- Able to visually and auditorially observe the patient.
- Able to effectively deal with multiple changes based on patient
and scheduling needs.
- Able to provide proof of valid driver's license, if
applicable.
- Able to provide proof of valid auto liability insurance if
assignment(s) include driving own vehicle to transport
patient.
- Able to effectively communicate in English with all levels of
the workforce, both clinical and non-clinical.
- Able to effectively communicate, including the ability to read,
write, and verbally report clinical information to clients,
client's caregivers and family, and agency staff.
- Able to perform and prioritize multiple tasks or
functions.
- Two (2) positive references.
- Meets applicable state and federal health screening
requirements.
- Pass federal and state required criminal and abuse background
checks where required.
- Verification of employment eligibility (I-9) in accordance with
local, state, and federal law and regulations.Working Conditions &
Physical Effort: -
- Work is normally performed in patient's home, schools, or
occupational settings.
- Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne
pathogens and/or other potentially infectious or hazardous
materials and situations that require following extensive safety
precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
- Able to constantly stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel and
reach freely and assist patients with standing, walking and
transferring.
- Able to constantly grasp with thumb in opposition to fingers or
palm, e.g., manipulate pen, syringes, vials, knobs or objects.
- Medium physical activity that may require occasional lifting,
pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. in order to carry out daily job
functions and related activities that may be required.#pando
Keywords: Interim HealthCare, Redding , LVN visit nurse, Healthcare , Redding, California
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