What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse position at GrandCare Health Services?
Job Description
Job Description
We are currently looking for experienced Licensed Vocational Nurses with home Health experience and a commitment to high quality care in a team environment.
You will provide in-home services to clients in their homes in multiple locations including these and adjacent areas :
San Gabriel Valley l Glendale l Pasadena l Arcadia l Monrovia l La Crescenta l Sierra Madre l Eagle Rock l Glendora l Temple City l El Monte l Alhambra l West Covina
Surrounding areas
Are You Ready to Join GrandCare Health Services?
Join our team of recognized leaders in the provision of in-home healthcare in Southern California. Our commitment to excellence and clinical innovation has enabled us to ensure our patients receive the highest quality medical care in the comfort of their homes since 2003. GrandCare Health Services specializes in post-surgical orthopedic programs. Our agencies have consistently earned 5-Star ratings in quality-of-care and patient satisfaction scores from Medicare.
Why Choose GrandCare Health Services?
We have been certified for 3 years in a row as one of America’s “Great Places to Work” in healthcare by organizations like Forbes Magazine Click here to see why
We are leaders in the growing Orthopedic Rehabilitation market
We are a growing company with the opportunity for top talent to grow
We offer flexible scheduling and travel reimbursement
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage with low cost to employees
401(k) retirement plan with company matching
Free company-paid life insurance policy
Paid Time Off
The Team Member We Are Searching For
The ideal Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is passionate about delivering superior, patient-centered care and is an excellent communicator with all types of patients. Under the direction of the Director of Patient Care, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides services to patients in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, agency policies, and accepted professional standards of practice utilizing a comprehensive base of nursing theory and nursing process and communicates and documents observations and assessments.
What you’ll need to accomplish :
Assures employees receive complete and accurate directions and information about patient needs.
Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
Uses health assessment data to determine clinical diagnosis and treatment plan.
Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
Receives and carries out physician orders.
Notifies patient physician, the Director of Clinical or Designee and / or Clinical Supervisor immediately of any changes in the patient’s condition.
Completes documentation (paper or automated system).
Supports the verification of staff time records with schedules.
Provides appropriate notification of schedule to employee, patient, contract agency, supervisor, and others as appropriate.
Responds to emergency calls and arranges schedule accordingly.
Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
Initiates appropriate preventative and rehabilitative clinical procedures.
Educates the patient and family in meeting clinical and related needs.
Ensures patient’s privacy, home, and medication safety.
What do we require from you?
Minimum Qualifications
Licenses / Certifications :
Current license as a Licensed Vocational or Practical Nurse in the State of California required
Current CPR certification required
Experience :
Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience required
Home health care experience is strongly preferred
Skills and Abilities :
Excellent communications, both written and verbal, organizational, presentation and facilitation skills
Ability to use a computer, copier, and facsimile machine.
Ability to speak, read, and write English
Bilingual (English / Spanish) a plus
Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision
Excellent observation skills
Flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation
Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job
Respects the confidentiality of information in patient and employee records
Schedule flexibility is necessary to meet the needs of patients as well as the leadership team
Disclaimer : GrandCare Health Services is dedicated to encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture amongst the whole workforce. We aim is to ensure that all employees and job applicants are given equal opportunity and that our organization is representative of all sections of society. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, or citizenship.
