Home Health Licensed Vocational Nurse

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.

Job Responsibilities

  1. Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
  2. Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
  3. Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor.
  4. Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

Position Qualifications

  1. Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
  2. Has three (3) years nursing experience, and effective January 1, 1998 shall have one (1) year prior professional nursing experience in a community/home health or medical/surgical setting.
  3. Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.
  4. Possesses and maintains CPR certification.
  5. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.




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