What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse position at Kinder Hearts Home Health & Hospice?
The Licensed 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)
All Kinder Hearts employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with federal law. Employees may request an accommodation due to medical or religious reasons and forms for doing so will be provided upon request. Employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption by the first day of work.
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
