Licensed Vocational Nurse Home Care
Share
Job Location:
Fremont, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 35 - 47
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Sign-On Bonus: $2000
On Lok PACE
We are a non-profit committed to our participants.
Dedicated to The Care of Elders:
PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) was developed to answer the many problems around caring for frail seniors. The PACE model is centered on the belief that it is better for the well-being of seniors with chronic care needs and their families to be served in their community whenever possible.
Seniors their family members and caregivers face many issues including transportation to appointments management of medications coordination of medical care from different specialists lack of social interaction and ability to stay alone at home. On Lok PACE participants receive in home care services and transportation to a On Lok PACE center for primary medical care social and recreational activities and other senior care services.
We understand the importance of a system that works together. Your expertise drive and passion can help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance healthcare.
Join our team of leaders to begin a rewarding career!
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of the RN Supervisor the Licensed Vocational Nurse provides direct nursing services to On Lok participants. This includes direct clinical care family/caregiver education oversight of On Lok Caregivers and working collaboratively with an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to provide holistic care for our participants.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical Practice
- Provide skilled nursing care to all participants in a home setting including but not limited to administering and monitoring medications checking vital signs and basic wound care.
- Observes participant changes in conditions and communicates changes to HC RN and/or Interdisciplinary (IDT) Team.
Supervision & Training
- Supervise train and monitor On Lok Caregivers to ensure home care treatment plan is appropriately being followed.
- Teach participants and family members how to provide for participant needs at home.
- Provides education training and mentoring to staff within the home care department as well as new hire staff.
Compliance
- Acts as a mandated reporter as defined by On Loks policies and guidelines and those requirements as defined by CA Board of Registered Nurses.
- Practices nursing care in accordance to HIPAA standards and On Lok policies and procedures.
- Adheres to infection control guidelines as stated by On Loks policies procedures and guidelines.
Safety Monitoring Training & Reporting
- Adheres to safety policies and guidelines of On Lok.
- Actively participates in improving quality metrics for the assigned center and meeting organizational goals.
- Actively participates in process improvement initiatives supporting On Loks mission and goals.
- Adheres to standards policies and procedures of On Lok.
QUALIFICATIONS (knowledge skills abilities):
- Graduate of an accredited LVN program.
- Possess a current California LVN license.
- Interest demonstrated ability and one-year experience working with the elderly or frail population required.
- Ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills
- Familiarity with the use of Electronic Health Records(EHR)
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed. They are not considered as an exhaustive list of all job tasks performed. On Lok reserves the right to change job descriptions work hours or work sites as required by the program.
On Loks Employee Benefits include (eligible for any position for 20 hr/wk or more):
- Medical Dental and Vision coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan 403(b) and Term Life/AD&D Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account Commuter Benefits Pet Insurance and Employee Discount Program
- Mental Wellness Resources and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Holidays (10 per year) vacation time sick leave long-term disability insurance and additional benefits are available.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and state and federal laws (including federal PACE requirements at 42 CFR 460.64(a); 460.68(a) we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
On Lok is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy) race religion color gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry disability medical condition genetic information marital status age military or veteran status or any other legally protected status.
If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other terms privileges or benefits of employment please contact Talent ().
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Behavior Management
- Computer Skills
- Caregiving
- Home Care
- Copywriting
- Child Protective Services
- Medication Administration
- Social Work
- Writing Skills
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Explore On Lok PACE, On Lok 30th Street Senior Center, LGBTQ and other senior services. On Lok is where seniors embrace life in the San Francisco Bay Area.
