LVN, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Home Health
Company: Focus Health (San Jose)
Location: Novato
Posted on: January 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview:(Choice Home Health, Focus Health, San Diego Home
Health Care)Be an Integral Part of our Exciting Growth and Dynamic
Team!Ask us about our Company Vehicle Program with PAID GAS CARD!
This Person will treat patients in the following cities:San Rafael,
NovatoWho are we?Click the link below to hear directly from our
leadership:
Elevate Home Health's culture did not just manifest itself out of
thin air, as we have a clear mission and values. These values are
branded into all of the company's internal communications. Our
leaders are visible and accessible with an "open door" policy and
support employee growth, feedback, and ideas so that each employee
feels valued and heard.Elevate Home Health is a division of
Covenant Care. Our unique focus on our patient-centered care,
evidenced-based medicine and technology-forward approach, empowers
our patients to achieve their optimal level of independence. We are
a home health service provider enhancing the continuity of care for
the patients we serve. Our multidisciplinary services are a
holistic approach to our service delivery in the comfort of the
patient's home - the place where patients want to be but often need
your help to stay there independently. Our mission is help them
achieve that goal - is that your mission too?We know you have a
choice. At Elevate Home Heath, our ratings are higher than the
national average, leading to improved patient outcomes, increased
patient satisfaction and fewer visits to the hospital.
Patient-centered and compassionate care is at the core of
everything we do.Who are we Seeking?You truly want to make a
difference in the lives of your patients and their families. The
Home Health field is growing now more than ever, and you want to be
on the cutting edge of healthcare. You are a clinician who enjoys
independence and autonomy and appreciates technology that allows
you to focus on patient care. You want to treat one patient at a
time. You want a work-life balance with flexible scheduling. You
have the compassion to create rewarding patient
relationships.Curious About our Benefits?As a full-time employee,
you'll enjoy comprehensive benefits and employee programs:Excellent
pay, including 23 days PTO per yearHealth, dental, vision, 401k,
life insurance, short-term and long-term disabilityContinuing
education & tuition assistanceGenerous referral bonus
programFlexible schedulingWhat Will you be Tasked With?Provides
direct patient home care visits, observes, performs and reports
preventative, treatment and rehabilitative nursing procedures while
implementing the plan of care in collaboration with patients/CG's,
Health Care Provider, case manager and or Supervisor as assigned
and documents appropriately.Observes and reports the need for
additional services and equipment on an ongoing basis and informs
case manager and/or supervisor in a timely basis.Observes and
reports on the home environment and make recommendations that will
enhance patient care, promote safety and prevent adverse
effects.Works with patient, family and health care team members
effectively to coordinate services, promote quality of care and
positive patient care outcomes. Updates supervising RN/Nursing
Supervisor and care team on progress toward goals for plan of care
and implements changes/additions to the POT in collaboration with
patient/CG as needs change and goals are met.Takes verbal orders
from Health Care Providers as necessary and within the LVN scope of
practice in a timely manner and documents appropriately.Coordinates
plan for patient care outcomes through case conferences with
supervising RN and other team members to provide appropriate,
effective and efficient patient care, discharge planning and
documents appropriately.Informs Health Care Providers of changes in
patient's condition in accordance with providers orders and
documents communications accordingly.Provides care as ordered that
is appropriate preventive, rehabilitative, therapeutic, comfort and
pain interventions. Provides instructions to patient/CG's and staff
in a timely manner.Attends case conferences, in-services and staff
meetings.Demonstrates professionalism by maintaining high standards
of clinical care and staying current on clinical and medication
issues, as well as, updates to patients' clinical records including
medication profiles, plan of care, case conference and progress
notes as required in a timely (24hrs) manner.Cooperates and is
reliable with making PRN, weekend and holiday visits to patients as
assigned.Informs supervisory personnel of any patient change in
condition and or incidents promptly and documents
appropriately.Uses appropriate teaching materials and techniques to
obtain positive outcomes and documents patient/CG response to
education.Provides and maintains a clean safe working environment
through observation of infection prevention & control and safety
policies.Provides and documents services in accordance with state,
Medicare, Medical regulations and agency policy as
applicable.Environmental Conditions and Physical
RequirementsDriving or riding in a motor vehicle, standing,
sitting, walking, bending, reaching and stretching.Our Focus Home
Health - Fresno Branch Treats Patients in the Following
Cities:Gilory/Morgan HillSan Jose/SunnyvalePalo Alto/San
CarlosOaklandBurlingameSan Rafael/NovatoMinimum
Requirements:Graduation from an accredited nursing program, current
state license as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse and CPR
certified.Has at least one year clinical practical nursing
experience. Home Health experience preferred.Must have vehicle,
current driver's license and automobile insurance.Interpersonal and
communication skills necessary.Ability to make home visits and
provide skilled nursing assessments and care in the home.Preferred
Requirements:Home Health experience
Keywords: Focus Health (San Jose), Novato , LVN, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Home Health, Healthcare , Novato, California
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