Licensed Vocational Nurse - Home Health -Full Time- Napa/Solano

This full-time position provides direct patient care in home health settings across the Napa and Solano regions. As a Licensed Vocational Nurse, you will work under the supervision of a registered nurse to implement individualized plans of care, deliver treatments, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as defined by the state Nurse Practice Act
• Implement the plan of care initiated by the registered nurse
• Provide accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care
• Assess patients and provide education to patients and families regarding self-care techniques and information related to diagnosis and treatment plan
• Participate in coordination of home health services and report identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the registered nurse or Clinical Manager
• Use and prepare equipment and supplies effectively while adhering to aseptic technique
• Participate in personal and professional growth and development
• Perform other duties as assigned by the registered nurse

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program
• Three years of nursing experience
• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in California
• Valid CPR certification
• Valid California Driver's License with a personally owned, insured vehicle in good working order
• Compliance with accepted professional standards and practice
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Community, home health, or medical/surgical nursing experience

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to perform the following physical activities:

• Sit occasionally for 1-3 hours
• Stand frequently for 3-6 hours
• Drive or operate foot controls occasionally for 1-3 hours
• Walk intermittently on level and uneven surfaces for less than 1 hour
• Bend or climb intermittently for less than 1 hour
• Twist, kneel, crouch, and crawl occasionally for 1-3 hours
• Lift up to 50 pounds frequently for 3-6 hours
• Lift greater than 50 pounds occasionally for 1-3 hours
• Carry up to 50 pounds frequently for 3-6 hours
• Carry greater than 50 pounds occasionally for 1-3 hours
• Push up to 50 pounds frequently for 3-6 hours
• Push greater than 50 pounds occasionally for 1-3 hours
• Pull up to 50 pounds frequently for 3-6 hours
• Pull greater than 50 pounds occasionally for 1-3 hours