Field LVN

The LVN is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, reporting changes in a patient’s condition to the Case Manager and practitioner, and working collaboratively with the members of the team in order to meet optimal patient care outcomes.

Professional Duties

• Provides nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and according to the plan of care derived from physician’s orders and Registered Nursing Assessment. Nursing care includes physical care, emotional support and patient/family teaching.
• Recognizes, reports and documents symptoms that indicate changes in patient condition to the Case Manager or Clinical Manager.
• Follows the plan of care as initiated by the Registered Nurse and/or practitioner which establishes patient goals and incorporates therapeutic, preventative and rehabilitative nursing actions and initiates as appropriate.
• Assures accurate data collection is performed and documented each visit for every patient while following the patient's plan of care.
• Provides direct care to patient with problematic catheters, wound care, etc. Reports any need, change or concerns to the Case Manager, Clinical Manager or Certified Wound Care Specialist as appropriate.
• Provides health care teaching to patient and/or caregiver (this includes self-care techniques) as appropriate per plan of care. Education will utilize terms and teaching methods that are customized to the learning needs of the patient and/or caregiver.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care; This may include preparing clinical and progress notes as appropriate. Documentation will be completed prior to the end of the scheduled shift.
• Maintains a continuing knowledge of competencies related to the nursing profession by participation in inservice and educational programs.
• When necessary participates in performance improvement projects within scope of knowledge, as requested by Clinical Manager or Director of Patient Care Services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Serve as an ambassador for Desert Oasis Healthcare and Family Hospice Care at all times and positively shape the customer experience
• Be sensitive to factors that influence customers and co-worker’s situation including age, gender, culture, race and socioeconomic status. Be observant of others’ social cues (emotions) and respond appropriately
• Summarize key information and provide written materials whenever possible

Qualifications

• Current California LVN License required.
• One year of prior professional nursing experience required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to manage time and stay organized. Excellent observation, verbal, and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, nursing skills.
• Good communication skills, detail oriented, critical thinking and problem solving skills. Excellent customer service and telephone etiquette skills.
• BLS required within 60 days for hire.
• Must have own vehicle as position requires travel.
• Current valid California Driver's License and proof of automobile insurance.

Physical Demands

• Sitting: Approximately 25% of day
• Standing: Approximately 50% of day
• Walking: Approximately 25% of day
• Lifting: 0 - 50 lbs (charts, supplies, patients) - approximately 25% of day
• Bending: Frequently-approximately 50%
• Hearing/Visual Acuity: Adequate for use with computers, telephone and or Blackberry -

Approx 50% of day

• Computer: Highly technical work environment - Must be able to work ≥ 6 hours / day using keyboard, mouse and monitor
• Reaching: Above head 75 degrees - approximately 10%
• Hand grip dexterity: Frequency-approximately 60%