JOB SUMMARY The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provides direct patient care as defined in State’s Nurse Practice Act. Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse. Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care. Collects assessment data and performs observation to report to and collaborate with RN(s) and physician(s). Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, and Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing. Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently. Participates in personal and professional growth and development. Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) Must have completed a requisite practical (vocational) nursing program or be licensed in the state where the HHA is located. Has three years nursing experience preferred. Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred. Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state. Complies with accepted professional standards and practice. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills. The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification. Pulled from the full job description 401(k) 401(k) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Referral program Travel reimbursement Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Show fewer Alpha Home Health and Hospice is a Medicare-certified, 5-Star rated agency seeking an experienced and caring full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for our Home Health supporting Skagit County. Our Core Values are CAPLICO: Customer Second (Employee First!) Accountability Passion for Learning Love One Another Intelligent Risk Taking Celebration Ownership Advantages of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) with Alpha Home Health & Hospice: >> Rewarding, comprehensive one-on-one work: Clinical experience and focus on a variety of medical needs and situations Delivery of complex care at home Autonomy for working independently that pushes critical thinking and specialized skills Make a difference in the lives of patients and their families We have the best clinicians and office staff Supportive and accessible leadership We embrace and take action to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion! And we are fun! Requirements and Qualifications Washington Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Licnesure Prior Home Health and/or Hospice experience is strongly preferred Current BLS certification from AHA Be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order Prefer knowledge of HCHB/Point Care To learn more about Alpha Home Health & Hospice, please visit our website at https://alphahomehealthhospice.com/ Follow us on Facebook at @ https://www.facebook.com/alphahospiceandhomehealth and on LinkedIn @ https://www.linkedin.com/company/alphahomehealthandhospice/ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. At Alpha Home Health, we believe in making sure that we have the right team in place. Our team is skilled and passionate about providing care that exceeds expectations. We have created a culture of teamwork and support for our staff that is unlike any in the industry. This allows our talented team to focus on what they do best. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.