The 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: $60.
00 - $150.
00 per hour
Weekly schedule:
* Choose your own hours
License/Certification:
* LPN (Preferred)
* LVN/REGISTERED NURSE (Required)
* BLS Certification (Required)
Work Location: On the road
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