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SalaryThe Licensed Vocational Nurse is a professional position that promotes the well-being of the nursing profession and the quality of care provided by Aasta Health. Aasta Health provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, and a robust 401K with company match.
Responsibilities:
- Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act
- Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care
- Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care
- Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self plan of care
- Participates in coordination of Home Health Services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include Home Health aide, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietitian or Clinical Supervisor
- Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently
- Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient's response to treatments/medications
- Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
The above statements are indented to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may re requested to perform-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
- Three years nursing experience. Community health/Home Health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
- Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State.
- Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
- Must be a license driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with the state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
- Understand Philosophy of Home Health concept. Also understands needs of the terminally ill.
Job Type: part time
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $35.00 - $60.00 per hour
Weekly schedule:
- Choose your own hours
Licencia/Certificación:
- LVN (Deseable)
- BLS Certification (Deseable)
- LPN (Deseable)
Work Location: On the road
