Home Health Licensed VOCATIONAL Nurse / LVN near LOS ANGELES, CA

Suncrest Home Health Services Inc

Home Health Licensed VOCATIONAL Nurse / LVN near LOS ANGELES, CA

Chino, CA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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