The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse provides direct patient care following the plan of care established by a registered nurse, including implementing treatments and collaborating with the team to achieve positive patient outcomes. Key duties involve accurate documentation, collecting assessment data, and coordinating home health services by reporting needs for other disciplines to the RN or management.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have completed a requisite practical/vocational nursing program or be licensed in the state, and currently hold an active Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license. Preferred qualifications include three years of nursing experience, especially in community/home health or medical/surgical settings, along with good communication skills and reliable transportation.
professional certificateCommunicationDocumentationCPR CertificationOrganizationPatient CareCollaborationAssessment Data CollectionEquipment UseHome Health Services Coordination
Job description
Come join us!
River Valley proudly offers the best home health and hospice services and is an independently operated and locally run agency, serving our many communities since 2015.
With a focus on client and community-centered services, our team of compassionate professionals are committed to providing personalized care and life-changing services for all those in need!
Benefits at River Valley: Flexible schedule Paid time off Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Mileage reimbursement Life insurance Employee discount JOB SUMMARY 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 care outcomes.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provides direct patient care as defined in State’s Nurse Practice Act.
Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
Collects assessment data and performs observation to report to and collaborate with RN(s) and physician(s).
Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, and Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing.
Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
Follow written and oral instructions Maintain patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm Must comply with all training requirements The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job.
The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) Must have completed a requisite practical (vocational) nursing program or be licensed in the state where the HHA is located.
Has three years nursing experience preferred.
Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.
Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.
The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.
Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.
More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. River Valley Home Health & Hospice is committed to providing comfort, compassion and care to those we serve.
Whether at home or in a facility, to enhance the quality of life for your loved one.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record.
No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.
