Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse (LVN / LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

We are in need of a Bi-lingual (Vietnamese Speaking) Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse who will 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 outside. Area coverage should include North Orange County. This position is a part time , per diem, per visit opportunity

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to home health care.
• Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and plan of care.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
• Participates in coordination with other home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary groups such as OT, PT, SW or clinical supervisor
• Assess and provide patient, family / caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis of self plan of care
• 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 e a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities preformed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents mau be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

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