Pediatric Care LVN

American All Care Services (AACS) is a premier home care company that has been in business for over 20 years. Our mission is to provide the highest quality care and superior customer service.

We are seeking to fill our Pediatric Nurse positions in San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, Orange County.

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.

Position Role and Responsibilities

• Maintain up to date patient records to ensure that all patient issues are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur.

• Recognize and interpret symptoms and institute remedial measures within the scope/limits of a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of CA.

• Administer medication and treatments as ordered by the physician

• Reinforce appropriate interventions, medications, effects and side effects to the patient

• Identify and address comfort care needs which includes but not limited to, personal hygiene (bed bath, oral hygiene, perineal care, diaper changes), nutrition/hydration, keeping patient’s immediate surroundings clean and tidy and availability of supplies and medications throughout the shift and for the next shift.

• Support, instruct and educate the patient, family, and caregiver.

• Support the patients and family's unique spiritual and cultural beliefs.

• Provide holistic, family-centered care across treatment settings to improve the quality of life.

• Consult and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and others involved in the patients care.

Qualifications/ Position Requirements

1. A graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.

2. Community health/hospice and home care experience is preferred.

3. Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the state of California.

4. Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.

5. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

6. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

7. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Benefits:

• Full time, Part time and Per-Diem position available.
• Competitive pay range.
• We pay for Health Exam, X-Ray, Flu if needed.
• We pay for Live Scan.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off/Vacation Time.
• Short/Long/Visit cases available to fit your schedule.
• Weekly Orientations to get you out to work quicker.
• Direct Deposit available
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• We offer stability, we have many cases in our coverage areas
• Mileage Reimbursement