Field Spanish RN/LVN - Per Diem II OC Area

Job Description

*Field Nurse: *RN or LVN *Location:* OC (chose your location) *Schedule*: Per Diem (Flexible) *Team*: Home Health *Compensation:* * *RN:* $70 -$130 per visit (depending on the type of visit) * *LVN: *$40 -$45 per visit (depending on the type of visit) *Experience Requirements:* * Minimum of *1 year of utalizing license * * *LVN:* Previous experience as a *Field LVN in a Home Health company is required* * *RN:* Previous experience as a *Field RN in a Home Health company is required* *Interview:* * Onsite interviews will be conducted at our *Head Office in Westminster, CA* *To Apply: *Please send your updated resume to: dana.tenorio@medhomecenter.com JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES * Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care. * Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care. * Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care. * Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self plan of care. * Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Supervisor. * Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique. * Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications. * Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. * Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse. The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS * Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program. * Three years nursing experience. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred. * Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State. * Complies with accepted professional standards and practice. * Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills. * Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order. * Understands philosophy of hospice concept. Also understands needs of the terminally ill. Pay: $40.00 - $130.00 per hour Application Question(s): * Do you have prior experience working as a Field LVN or Field RN in a Home Health company? Work Location: On the road