Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Job Summary
The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include the following the plan of care providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the members of the team to help meet the patient’s needs.

· Develop a Plan of Care and interventions for assigned patients are met while working closely with the Interdisciplinary Group, patient, family and attending physician.

· Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care

· Provide comprehensive nursing evaluations and assessments.

· Responsible for the coordination of care for the patient and family.

· Assist the scheduling team to ensure the patient’s care schedule is accurate

Handle emergency patient situations such as hospitalizations and necessary behavioral interventions.

· Service coordination with hospital social worker and other key community

resources, including CBAS, IHSS, MSSP, community resources, and waiver
programs.

· Computer skills to document all services in electronic healthcare system/ EMR

· Work closely with medical professionals to advocate for patient’s health

needs, family or caregivers while building and strengthening relationships

· Engage in effective transition of care from inpatient/SNF setting to home or

different levels of care

· Supervision of the field staff to ensure patient’s needs are met.

· Drive to client homes and or facilities when necessary

· Properly document and track activity to ensure proper billing

· Participate in coordination of home health services

· Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently

· Provide field supervision to LVN’s and Home Health Aides assigned

· Performs other duties as assigned