What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVN - Home Health position at Sutter Health?
Under the general direction of a qualified registered nurse , the Licensed Vocational Nurse assists in the nursing process by instructing patients and care givers in self care and providing basic nursing care as needed.
Provides direct nursing care according to the medical plan of treatment and nursing care plan
Utilizes physical and psychosocial assessment skills, performs multi-system assessments and identifies current and potential care needs
Carries out physician orders for treatment and visit frequency per plan of treatment
Organizes and completes patient treatment and tasks per established care plan
Implements and updates care plan in collaboration with the Clinical Manager and Primary Care Clinician to reflect progress toward goals and outcomes
Coordination care among team members and documentation in the clinical record per policy
Educates and trains patients and caregiver on exercises and equipment needed to aid recover
Provides education and instruction specific to patient and caregiver assessed needs, abilities and readiness
Accurately documents ongoing assessments, clinical findings, skilled care and plan for next visit according to the established care plan
Must be flexible with schedule including, but not limited to, the ability to participate in on call and/or department rotation for night and weekend coverage
Qualifications:
Education
Graduate from an accredited vocational school of nursing or equivalent.
Employee Status: Regular
Benefits: Yes
Position Status: Non-Exempt
Union: No
Job Shift: Day
Shift Hours:8 Hour Shift
Days of the Week Scheduled:Monday-Friday
Weekend Requirements: Rotating
Schedule: Full Time
Hrs Per 2wk Pay Period:80
Applications Accepted:All Applications Accepted