Home Health LVN/LPN, South Las Vegas at Fairmont Homecare

Spring Valley, Nevada, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Care, Patient Assessment, Infection Control, Interpersonal Skills, Decision Making, Clinical Documentation, Patient Coordination, CPR

Industry

Home Health Care Services

Description

Description Join Life Care Home Health Family! Serving Texas, Florida, Nevada, and Georgia, we provide skilled nursing, therapy, homecare, hospice, palliative care, and private duty services. Why Work With Us? Nestmed AI Scribe: Less charting, more caring! Competitive pay, 401k, health & life insurance Flexible schedules & career growth opportunities Continuing education & recognition programs Supportive, family-like team culture Make a difference in patients’ lives while enjoying work-life balance. Apply today and grow with us! Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse General Summary: Administer nursing care, under supervision of a registered nurse, for clients in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, clients, and their families, and the referring Agency. Patient Population: Has contact with patients of all ages in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in all populations. Essential Functions: 1. Promote /exemplify Company mission, vision and values at all times. 2. Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying the client’s physical, psychosocial and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, and evaluations. Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the Plan of Care (POC). Assists clients in the recovery or maintenance of life functions; prevent illness and relapse of illness. Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both client and staff (OSHA). Assure the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care. Provides effective communication to clients, their families, team members, and other health care professionals, and regular participation in Case Conference/Team Meetings. Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payers. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner to assure compliance with company policy. Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining/improving competency. Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency/licensing board. This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned. Supervision: N/A Requirements Experience: 1-year experience as an LVN/LPN in a clinical care setting. Preferred home health experience Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively. Demonstrates proven decision-making skills. If required to make visits, Hepatitis profile. Must read, write and comprehend English. Education: Completion of an accredited Licensed Vocational/Licensed Practical Nursing program. Licensure/Certification: The current license is in good standing to practice as an LVN/LPN in any/all applicable states. Current CPR certificate. Current driver’s license in good standing. On-going employment as an LVN/LPN requires maintaining a valid LVN/LPN license in the state where the nurse practices and a valid CPR certificate at all times. The employee is responsible for renewing these both before they expire to continue employment. Physical Requirements: Prolonged standing/walking is required. The ability to lift/transfer up to 50 lbs. Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and allocate resources under stressful conditions. Meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Environmental/Working Conditions: Works in patients’ homes in various conditions. Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases. Some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call. Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule. Machinery/Tools/Equipment Requirements: Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance Manual blood pressure cuff Stethoscope Thermometer Licensed Vocational Nurse/ Licensed Practical Nurse

Responsibilities

Administer nursing care to clients in their homes under the supervision of a registered nurse. Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams, families, and referring agencies while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.