Benefits:

Life insurance

Paid sick time

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Company parties

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

We are seeking LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSES (LVNs) (and RNs, CHHAs, therapists & assistants) in the coverage areas around LOS ANGELES, CA to become a part of our team! You will provide routine healthcare to patients at the patient's home or in a care facility.

Busy Home Health Agency in need of LVNs (RNs, CHHAs, OTs, COTAs, STs, PTs and PTAs too) in the Los Angeles, CA coverage area. Requires 1 year home health, hospital, nursing home and/or hospice experience. Spanish-speaking is a plus. Flexible schedule and possible full-time/part-time/per diem positions available.

Licensed Vocational Nurses need to be recruited to care for our patients and facilitate their speedy recovery. You will be responsible for educating them and their families on prevention and healthy habits. The ideal candidate will be a responsible and well-trained professional able to give the best nursing care with little supervision. Compassionate and cool-tempered skilled nurses needed. Health and safety guidelines should be faithfully and consistently followed. The goal is to promote patient’s well-being by providing high quality nursing care.

Responsibilities

Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice

Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to physicians

Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients

Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients’ charts

Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders

Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)

Provide instant medical care in emergencies

Assist surgeons during operations

Supervise and train home health aides (CHHAs)

Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families

Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops, conferences etc.

Skills

Proven experience as a licensed vocational nurse

Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures

Excellent knowledge of emergency care

In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times

A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsible and compassionate

Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills

Patient with excellent problem-solving skills

BS or other diploma from a nursing program

Valid nursing license