Full Time LVN

$50-$60K per year ($30-$38 per visit)
+3K Sign on bonus and company car! 100% Company paid health, dental, and vision.

Lorian Health is an established home health agency seeking energetic candidates to join our team of skilled professionals. Lorian is currently looking for a Full Time Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) to provide care to our patients in: North Coastal Area & North Inland (Cardiff by the Sea, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Encinitas, Oceanside, Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach, Vista, Bonsall, Escondido, Pala, Pauma Valley, Poway, Ramona, San Marcos, Valley Center, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Penasquitos, La Jolla, Point Loma, Ocean Beach, Mission Valley, Pacific Beach, Old Town, Linda Vista, Clairemont, Navajo, Grantville, Del Cerro, Sorrento Valley, University, Serra Mesa, Tierrasanta, Mira Mesa, Carmel Valley, Scripps Ranch, San Diego)

Five day work week available. $3K Sign on Bonus and a company car.

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) provides direct nursing care to clients as prescribed by the physician, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). Nursing activities are limited to those in compliance with the State LPN/LVN Practice Act, any applicable licensure/certification requirements, and Lorian Health (LORIAN) policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides those services requiring nursing skills in accordance with the plan of treatment or Plan of Care initiated by a RN.
• Regularly observes the patient/client for changes in condition, discusses changes with the patient/client or family/caregiver, documents and reports changes, as necessary, to the attending physician.
• Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patients/clients condition and care given in accordance with LORIAN policies and procedures.
• Uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently.
• Listens to the patient and caregivers and responds to concerns or requests, as appropriate.
• Educate and instruct the patient, patient’s family, or staff, as required and as outlined in, and consistent with, the LVN Practice Act.
• Ensure quality and safe delivery of home health services to patients/clients and families/ caregivers.
• Assists the patient/client with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patients/clients effort toward self-sufficiency and independence.
• Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the need for disciplines (CHHA, OT, PT, ST, MSW, RN, and/or Dietician) to the case manager and/or nursing supervisor.
• Participates in Case Conferences.

Required Education and Experience

• Certified/licensed to practice in the state of practice and in good standing.
• Graduate of an approved school of practical/vocational nursing.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
• One (1) year experience as a professional nurse in an acute setting.

Additional Qualifications

• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification (BLS required).
• Possess and maintains a valid driver’s license.
• Possess and maintains an automobile that is insured in accordance with LORIAN requirements.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given in the patients’ electronic medical record.
• Possesses excellent observation, good nursing judgment, and good oral and written communication skills.
• Is self-directing and has the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Ability to work with adults (18 years and older), demonstrating tact and patience.
• Is flexible and cooperative in fulfilling the role obligations.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given in the patients’ electronic medical record.
• Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patients/clients condition and care given in accordance with LORIAN policies and procedures.
• Ability to work with adults (18 years and older), demonstrating tact and patience.
• Participates in in-service education programs and clinical meetings.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control polices and protocols.
• Maintains confidential patient records in accordance with privacy and security standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable state laws.

Physical Requirements

• Is able to present a pre-employment physical which states they are free from health conditions which would interfere with the employee’s ability to perform assigned duties, is free from signs or symptoms of infectious disease and is signed by the person who performed the assessment. A similar physical is required annually thereafter.
• Is able to pass a pre-employment Protein Purified Derivative (PPD) tuberculin skin test and annually thereafter. If unable to pass PPD testing or have history of positive PPD testing, a Chest X-ray will be required of a new employee and every five (5) year thereafter.
• Maybe subjected to prolonged standing or sitting.
• Able to lift, position, or transfer patients as needed.
• Considerable amount of reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching.

Work Environment

• Maybe exposed to viruses, diseases, infections, or unhealthy environments within the patients’ home.

Equipment Used

• Smartphone/Tablet
• Motor Vehicle
• Clinically related such as wound Care supplies, blood draw and point of care testing.

Benefits

• Standard company health insurance through Kaiser Permanente, dental insurance and vision insurance through SunLife Dental & Vision, and supplemental insurance through Aflac. You are eligible for medical benefits on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment Lorian contributes 100% of the employee’s premium and 25% of the premium for dependents. You are eligible to contribute to a 401k plan after two months of employment with Lorian.
  

Time Off

• From date of hire, employee shall begin annual accrual of 10 vacation days, 6 sick days, and 9 holidays to be used as scheduled/needed.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.