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

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