By the Bay Health·Sonoma, California
The LVN provides skilled patient care and home health services under the supervision of a Primary Nurse. Responsibilities include assisting with direct care, communicating with healthcare providers, and instructing caregivers based on the Plan of Care.
By The Bay Health, a non-profit established in 1975, set the standard for hospice in the U.S. by emphasizing the role of the patient in making important medical decisions.
Our spectrum of home-based services now includes Skilled Home Health Care, Palliative Care, Adult Hospice Care and Pediatric Care.
Our team approach strives to address practical, social, emotional and spiritual aspects of care, with the goal to maximize quality of life for our patients, caregivers and families.
This part-time position offers competitive pay, generous benefits and a supportive work environment.
Under the supervision of a Primary Nurse, the Licensend Vocational Nurse (LVN) will provide skilled patient care and home health services as outlined in the written plan of care and in compliance with organization policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations.
Assist a primary nurse in providing direct care. Initiate communication with physicians and managers, IPG members, HHA’s and other health care providers as needed to facilitate optimal care. Instruct primary caregivers, patients, volunteers and employed caregivers in care provision based on the Plan of Care and as requested by the Primary Nurse or RN Manager.
The LVN receives direction from the RN on-site and may not alter the patient/family plan of care. Attend patient conference and participate in discussion of issues to facilitate optimal care.
Education/Experience: Completion of a Licensed Vocational Nursing Education Program from an accredited school. Minimum of one year of LVN experience preferably in an acute care setting. Experience in a home health/ hospice setting preferred but not required.
Certificates,
Licenses,
Registrations: Current Licensed Vocational Nurse certification from the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners. Valid California certification in Intravenous Therapy & Blood Withdrawal or must attend and pass Intravenous Therapy & Blood Withdrawal class within 90 days of hire.
Pay
Range: $42.00 - $49.45 hourly By the Bay Health is proud to serve our community as an equal employment opportunity employer. Everyone is valued and welcome at BTBH. Our organization is committed to diversity, equity and continues to build a culture of inclusion by recruiting, screening, hiring and retaining any qualified individual without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, registered domestic partner status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military care status, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by Federal, state, or local laws.
Requires completion of an accredited LVN program and a current California LVN certification. A minimum of one year of experience is required, preferably in acute care, along with IV therapy and blood withdrawal certification.
Market context
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