Field LVN

Description The LVN is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, reporting changes in a patients condition to the Case Manager and practitioner, and working collaboratively with the members of the team in order to meet optimal patient care outcomes. ##### Professional Duties - Provides nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and according to the plan of care derived from physicians orders and Registered Nursing Assessment. Nursing care includes physical care, emotional support and patient/family teaching. - Recognizes, reports and documents symptoms that indicate changes in patient condition to the Case Manager or Clinical Manager. - Follows the plan of care as initiated by the Registered Nurse and/or practitioner which establishes patient goals and incorporates therapeutic, preventative and rehabilitative nursing actions and initiates as appropriate. - Assures accurate data collection is performed and documented each visit for every patient while following the patient's plan of care. - Provides direct care to patient with problematic catheters, wound care, etc. Reports any need, change or concerns to the Case Manager, Clinical Manager or Certified Wound Care Specialist as appropriate. - Provides health care teaching to patient and/or caregiver (this includes self-care techniques) as appropriate per plan of care. Education will utilize terms and teaching methods that are customized to the learning needs of the patient and/or caregiver. - Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care; This may include preparing clinical and progress notes as appropriate. Documentation will be completed prior to the end of the scheduled shift. - Maintains a continuing knowledge of competencies related to the nursing profession by participation in inservice and educational programs. - When necessary participates in performance improvement projects within scope of knowledge, as requested by Clinical Manager or Director of Patient Care Services. - Performs other duties as assigned. - Serve as an ambassador for Desert Oasis Healthcare and Family Hospice Care at all times and positively shape the customer experience - Be sensitive to factors that influence customers and co-workers situation including age, gender, culture, race and socioeconomic status. Be observant of others social cues (emotions) and respond appropriately - Summarize key information and provide written materials whenever possible ##### Qualifications - Current California LVN License required. - One year of prior professional nursing experience required. - Basic computer skills. - Ability to manage time and stay organized. Excellent observation, verbal, and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, nursing skills. - Good communication skills, detail oriented, critical thinking and problem solving skills. Excellent customer service and telephone etiquette skills. - BLS required within 60 days for hire. - Must have own vehicle as position requires travel. - Current valid California Driver's License and proof of automobile insurance. ##### Physical Demands Type Description Sitting Approximately 25% of day Standing Approximately 50% of day Walking Approximately 25% of day Lifting 0 - 50 lbs (charts, supplies, patients) - approximately 25% of day Bending Frequently-approximately 50% Hearing/Visual Acuity Adequate for use with computers, telephone and or Blackberry - Approx 50% of day Computer Highly technical work environment - Must be able to work = 6 hours / day using keyboard, mouse and monitor Reaching Above head 75 degrees - approximately 10% Hand grip dexterity Frequency-approximately 60%