Center for Elders' Independence
Home Care LVN
Pay$28.14 - $42.19 / hour
LocationSan Leandro/California
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
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The Position :u00A0 Under the supervision of home care RN, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides nursing services to participants in the home setting. The home care LVN follows the plan of care developed in the IDT and provides care within the LVN scope of practice as ordered by the participantu2019s provider; communicates effectively in the medical record and with all members of the home care team and other program staff to ensure that the participants are receiving care that is appropriate.
Pay rate range for the HomeCare LVN at CEI is $28.14u00A0 - $ 42.19 per hr.u00A0 u00A0Pay rate range based on market for the HomeCare LVN position as well as experience, skills, abilities and work history.u00A0**$2,000.00 Sign-on Bonus Offered!**u00A0
GENERAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:u00A0Perform physical evaluation, including vital signs and blood glucose monitoringChart observations of participantu2019s condition during every visit and in patient health record within required timeframes. Report changes in condition to RN supervisorComplete medication reconciliationPromptly notify providers of changes in participantu2019s condition including any wounds, physical or behavioral changesAdminister medication, screening tests, and immunizations as prescribedPerform basic wound care as prescribedCoordinate and communicate as needed with RN, occupational therapists, physical therapists, physicians, social workers, dieticians and others on the participantu2019s care teamReport to RN supervisor when objective findings indicate that DME, home care assistance, nutritional services would improve participants quality of life and ability to live in the communityListen to the participant and communicate participantu2019s questions, concerns and requests to the RN supervisor promptlyEducate participants and their families on home care strategies and proceduresParticipate in department and agency meetings as assignedComplete all required paperwork as assigned within agency time framesParticipate in all agenciesu2019 quality assurance performance improvement program (QAPI) as assignedMaintain participant confidentiality per HIPPA/agency guidelinesFollow all CEI Policies and ProceduresComply with all agency training requirementsMaintain safe working environment by following CEIu2019s safety P&Pu2019sMaintain a courteous, helpful and professional attitude on the job; display a willingness and ability to be responsive to all customer groupsPerform other duties as assigned in a positive and helpful manneru00A0QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be available weekends and evenings to work on call
Certification in Blood Withdrawal and Intravenous Insertion by a CA Board of Vocational Nursing Accredited agency or school Required.Graduate of a school of professional nursingHave a current California Vocational Nurse LicenseA minimum of one (1) year acute experience, and experience working with the frail or elderly populationA minimum of 1 year of work experience as a home care LVN. Two or more years of relevant work experience may be substituted for this requirementA valid California Driveru2019s license and access to a vehicleExercises initiative and flexibilityMaintains eligibility for licensure by obtaining required continuing education unitsWell organizedAbility to effectively problem-solve complex issuesStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work as a team player in a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary settingInterest, enthusiasm and experience working with frail, cognitively impaired older adultsAbility to conscientiously follow directions with limited supervisionStrong interpersonal skills and service orientationAbility to maintain accurate recordsCurrent CPR certification and First Aid trainingu00A0The above job description is intended to communicate the general function of the mentioned position and by no means shall be considered an exhaustive or complete outline of the specific tasks and functions that will be required.u00A0 CEI reserves the right to change job descriptions, site assignments, and or work hours as required by the needs of the program.u00A0 All employees are expected to perform their duties within their ability as required by the job and/or as requested by management.u00A0u00A0u00A0About the company
CEI helps frail seniors in the SF East Bay area live at home instead of in nursing homes. We support medical, social, emotional and nutritional needs.