Lvn Field Nurse

About us

Newline Home Health & Palliative Care offers a wide range of health care services that can be provided right in your home to treat and recover from an illness or injury. Our care is provided by skilled practitioners to patients in their homes under the order and direction of a physician. Our services include nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, home health aide services, medical social services and palliative care under the supervision of a dedicated, professional and experienced clinical team.

Job Description

Job Summary
The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include the following the plan of care providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the members of the team to help meet the patient’s needs.

Responsibilities and Duties

· Develop a Plan of Care and interventions for assigned patients are met while working closely with the Interdisciplinary Group, patient, family and attending physician.

· Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care

· Provide comprehensive nursing evaluations and assessments.

· Responsible for the coordination of care for the patient and family.

· Assist the scheduling team to ensure the patient’s care schedule is accurate

Handle emergency patient situations such as hospitalizations and necessary behavioral interventions.

· Service coordination with hospital social worker and other key community

resources, including CBAS, IHSS, MSSP, community resources, and waiver
programs.

· Computer skills to document all services in electronic healthcare system/ EMR

· Work closely with medical professionals to advocate for patient’s health

needs, family or caregivers while building and strengthening relationships

· Engage in effective transition of care from inpatient/SNF setting to home or

different levels of care

· Supervision of the field staff to ensure patient’s needs are met.

· Drive to client homes and or facilities when necessary

· Properly document and track activity to ensure proper billing

· Participate in coordination of home health services

· Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently

· Provide field supervision to LVN’s and Home Health Aides assigned

· Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications Required

Minimum 1-year of recent Home Health / Hospice / SNF experience along with

a solid foundation of acute care experience.
Current California LVN license
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
Valid Driver's License
Meets minimum state requirement for auto insurance willingness
to drive to patient locations when needed

Ideal qualifications for this position include:

Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task and work under pressure
Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work with the TEAM
Self-Motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision
Bilingual is a PLUS

Job Type: Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $1.00 - $2.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Application Question(s):

• If you speak any language other than English please list

Experience:

• Home health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LVN (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Riverside, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations