About the Role
We seek a skilled field Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide care and support to patients during times of illness or injury. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and skill in supporting patients as they recover from acute illness, including direct patient care, educating families, providing care aligned with patient’s values, and offering support for patients and families. We seek a compassionate nurse with excellent interpersonal skills and a thorough understanding of home health care.
Responsibilities
- Provide care in various community settings (ie. SNF, AL, Home and RCFE)
- Administer and educate caregivers about medications & medical supplies/equipment
- Provide skilled nursing visits for patients (ie. symptom visits, wound care etc.)
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (RN, MSW, chaplain, HHA, volunteers)
- Timely charting of all visits
- Work closely with collaborating RN case manager
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program
- Must possess a current, unrestricted California LVN license and CPR certification
- One year of nursing experience
- Minimum 1 year experience specifically in home health and/or hospice
- Must be able to pass required background check
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills
- Compassionate, professional, responsible
- Knowledge and practice of infection control guidelines
- Must comply with health screening and immunization requirements
- Familiarity with the use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Follow professional standards guidelines for the organizations
- Must have valid driver license, reliable transportation source and proof of auto insurance
- Valid CA driver's license
- Current CPR certification and current professional certification.
Skills
- Home health care
- Interpersonal skills
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Infection control
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Location
- San Francisco area
Work Type
- Field
Experience Level
- 1 year of nursing experience
- Minimum 1 year experience specifically in home health and/or hospice
Education Level
- Graduate from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- PTO and vacation time
- 401k
- Flexible work schedule
About the Company
- Crossroads Home Health and Hospice is committed to creating an environment that acts as a magnet for the most collaborative, unselfish, and team-oriented people in the San Francisco area and is an Impact Healthcare Agency.
- Impact Healthcare currently provides Home Healthcare and end-of-life Hospice Care to 1,500 patients throughout CA and UT.
- With 11 Medicare Certified agencies, 12 locations, and a great support team, Impact Healthcare is positioned with the strength of a large organization, but the heart of a small one.
- We believe in finding, enjoying, and achieving a better way as we strive every day to be the employer and provider of choice in the communities we serve.
