At Sea Coast Home Health, we’re redefining what it means to be a nurse in home health care. Our team is growing, and we’re looking for dedicated LVNs who are passionate about providing personalized, patient-centered care and who want to be part of a company that truly supports its nurses.
Whether you're looking to build your career in home health or seeking a better work-life balance, Sea Coast offers the autonomy you want, with the clinical support and stability you need.
***Paid Per Visit + Mileage Reimbursement***
Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our Home Health team. In this role, you will provide high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes, ensuring their comfort and well-being. The ideal candidate will possess a diverse skill set, including experience in various healthcare settings, and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care.
Responsibilities
- Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
- Implements the nursing care plan for each patient.
- Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned.
- Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.
- Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and RN reactions to treatments,
- including drugs and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
- Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care
- needs and other related problems of the patient at home.
- Evaluates with a registered nurse the effectiveness of the LPN’s/LVN’s nursing service to the
- patient and family under the guidance of the registered nurse.
- Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments, and care of the patient.
- Participates in medical record audit as assigned.
- Attends staff meetings, patient care conferences, and in-services as scheduled.
- Takes on-call duty, nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned.
- Prepares clinical and progress notes.
- Assists the physician and RN in performing specialized procedures.
- Prepares equipment and materials for treatments.
- Observes aseptic technique as required.
- Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
Qualifications
- 1. Graduate of a state-approved school of practical (vocational) nursing and currently licensed
- in the state(s) in which practicing.
- 2. Minimum of one (1) year of experience in nursing, preferred.
- 3. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.
- 4. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Job Types: Full-time, Per diem
Pay: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road