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1996 Eastman Ave., Ste. 101
Ventura, CA 93003

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Home Health

Registered Nurse - Ventura/Oxnard (Full-Time)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Livingston Memorial is looking for Full time 32-40 hour per week Home Health Registered Nurses.

Position Summary:

Provides and documents intermittent therapeutic, restorative skilled services in the patient’s place of residence. Patient problems range from simple to very complex. Provides services when ordered by a physician and in accordance with accreditation guidelines, Federal and State Rules and Regulations, accepted standards of nursing practice and LMVNA Policies and Procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

  • Current California RN license
  • Current BLS certification
  • One year prior professional nursing
  • Hospice/Home Health experience preferred

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Conducts and documents comprehensive nursing assessments.
  • Accurately collects required data (OASIS) as part of the assessment at Start of Care (SOC), Resumption of Care (ROC), transfer, discharge, when there is a significant change in the patient’s condition and every sixty days.
  • Determines program eligibility, needed services, and verifies payer sources.
  • Reviews patient’s medications at every visit, maintains a list of current medications and reconciles the Home Health medication list with medication lists from other providers; e.g. inpatient discharge.
  • Develops and maintains an individualized patient centered plan of care using critical thinking skills. Evaluates the patient’s response to care, updates the care plan and makes referrals to internal and external resources to meet patient’s needs.
  • Develops and implements an individualized teaching plan for the patient and family/ caregiver with a goal of assisting the patient in reaching the highest level of independence possible.
  • Timely obtains physician orders for necessary care and services.
  • Case manages assigned patients ensuring continuity of care and efficient and effective utilization of resources to ensure patient goals and desired outcomes are met.
  • Communicates timely and effectively with physicians, Case Managers, Directors, Supervisors and appropriate members of the interdisciplinary team regarding changes in the patient’s condition, plan of care, needs and goals
  • Ensures clinical documentation is complete, accurate, professional and submitted to LMVNA within 48 hours of the visit, patient/family or interdisciplinary care team interaction.
  • Supervises LVNs and CHHAs. Ensures a current CHHA plan of are is on record and available to the CHHA. Makes CHHA supervisory visits at least every two weeks.
  • Ensures that all required notices are provided to the patient or patient’s legal representative timely and in compliance with regulations. These include, but are not limited to: Home Health Advance Benefit Notices (HHABN) and Notices of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC).
  • In collaboration with Team Coordinators ensures prior authorizations and TARs are completed in accordance with policy.

Home Health Department
Qualifications:
Must have current CA RN license, CPR/BLS and one year experience. Benefits.

Bilingual Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position provides skilled nursing care to patients at home in accordance with state licensure requirements, Joint Commission guidelines, Title 22 regulations, nursing protocol and the organization’s policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

  • Current California LVN license
  • Current BLS certification.
  • One year of home health and/or acute care experience required.
  • Bi-lingual in Spanish

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Provides skilled nursing care as required by the plan of care for the patient.
  • Prepares clinical notes and progress notes as required, and submits documentation within 48 hours.
  • Documents skilled nursing care appropriate for billing and is aware of reimbursement issues.
  • Attends and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings.
  • Informs the nursing supervisor, physician and other interdisciplinary team members of changes in the patient’s condition and needs.
  • Provides education and information to the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
  • Participates in educational programs to maintain skills and knowledge of current nursing practices; in case conference meetings to provide continuity of patient care; and in weekend work as needed.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Clinical
Qualifications:
Current California LVN license. Current BLS certification. One year of home health and/or acute care experience required. Bi-lingual in Spanish.

Hospice

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Hospice - Part Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position provides skilled nursing care to patients at home in accordance with state licensure requirements, Joint Commission guidelines, Title 22 regulations, nursing protocol and the organization’s policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

  • Current California LVN license
  • Current BLS certification.
  • One year of home health and/or acute care experience required

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Provides skilled nursing care as required by the plan of care for the patient.
  • Prepares clinical notes and progress notes as required, and submits documentation within 48 hours.
  • Documents skilled nursing care appropriate for billing and is aware of reimbursement issues.
  • Attends and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings.
  • Informs the nursing supervisor, physician and other interdisciplinary team members of changes in the patient’s condition and needs.
  • Provides education and information to the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
  • Participates in educational programs to maintain skills and knowledge of current nursing practices; in case conference meetings to provide continuity of patient care; and in weekend work as needed.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Hospice Department
Qualifications:
Current California LVN license. Current BLS certification. One year of home health and/or acute care experience required.

Palliative

Registered Nurse (Full-Time)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Livingston Memorial is looking for Full time 32-40 hour per week Home Health Registered Nurses.

Position Summary:

Provides and documents intermittent therapeutic, restorative skilled services in the patient’s place of residence. Patient problems range from simple to very complex. Provides services when ordered by a physician and in accordance with accreditation guidelines, Federal and State Rules and Regulations, accepted standards of nursing practice and LMVNA Policies and Procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

  • Current California RN license
  • Current BLS certification
  • One year prior professional nursing
  • Hospice/Home Health experience preferred

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Conducts and documents comprehensive nursing assessments.
  • Accurately collects required data (OASIS) as part of the assessment at Start of Care (SOC), Resumption of Care (ROC), transfer, discharge, when there is a significant change in the patient’s condition and every sixty days.
  • Determines program eligibility, needed services, and verifies payer sources.
  • Reviews patient’s medications at every visit, maintains a list of current medications and reconciles the Home Health medication list with medication lists from other providers; e.g. inpatient discharge.
  • Develops and maintains an individualized patient centered plan of care using critical thinking skills. Evaluates the patient’s response to care, updates the care plan and makes referrals to internal and external resources to meet patient’s needs.
  • Develops and implements an individualized teaching plan for the patient and family/ caregiver with a goal of assisting the patient in reaching the highest level of independence possible.
  • Timely obtains physician orders for necessary care and services.
  • Case manages assigned patients ensuring continuity of care and efficient and effective utilization of resources to ensure patient goals and desired outcomes are met.
  • Communicates timely and effectively with physicians, Case Managers, Directors, Supervisors and appropriate members of the interdisciplinary team regarding changes in the patient’s condition, plan of care, needs and goals
  • Ensures clinical documentation is complete, accurate, professional and submitted to LMVNA within 48 hours of the visit, patient/family or interdisciplinary care team interaction.
  • Supervises LVNs and CHHAs. Ensures a current CHHA plan of are is on record and available to the CHHA. Makes CHHA supervisory visits at least every two weeks.
  • Ensures that all required notices are provided to the patient or patient’s legal representative timely and in compliance with regulations. These include, but are not limited to: Home Health Advance Benefit Notices (HHABN) and Notices of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC).
  • In collaboration with Team Coordinators ensures prior authorizations and TARs are completed in accordance with policy.

Home Health Department
Qualifications:
Must have current CA RN license, CPR/BLS and one year experience. Benefits.

Rehabilitation Services

Physical Therapist Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for continuity of physical therapy treatment and instruction of home health care patients, under the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist, to detect, assess, prevent, correct, alleviate and limit physical disability, movement, dysfunction, bodily malfunction and pain from injury, disease and any other bodily conditions in accordance with accreditation requirements, Title 22, licensure regulations and the organization’s policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

  • Graduation from an accredited physical therapy assistant program with an Associate degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Two years successful experience that involves use of modalities equipment and rehabilitation techniques.
  • Current California Physical Therapy Assistant License.
  • Current CPR certification

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Performs physical therapy treatment as prescribed by the referring physician under the supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist, and in accordance with the LMVNA procedure manual and reviews treatment plan as indicated.
  • Monitors and progresses patients in use of therapeutic and self-care activities to improve function and increase independence, and reports these findings to the supervising physical therapist.
  • Instructs family members, caregivers and LMVNA personnel involving them in the treatment program by encouraging them to follow through with those procedures that they can safely perform or supervise.
  • Communicates with the patient’s physician and the Registered Physical Therapist on a regular basis to keep him/her apprised of the patient’s plan of care, responses and status and ensures physicians’ orders are followed according to LMVNA policy.
  • Communicates, coordinates and consults with other interdisciplinary team members regarding the patient’s plan of care and status, including case conferences.
  • Demonstrates understanding of LMVNA and third party payor or treatment guidelines and documentation required for payment.
  • Attends case conference meetings and prepares clinical and progress notes as required, submitting documentation in a timely manner.
  • Participates in the Quality Improvement process as assigned.
  • Understands and adheres to all licensing and certification regulations pertinent to job.
  • Participates in a process to maintain good internal and external customer satisfaction.
  • Meets daily average productivity standard set by LMVNA (if full-time employee).
  • Rotates on-call for weekends and holidays as assigned.
  • Responsible for maintaining integrity of the medical record for each patient whose care they are managing.
  • Legibly documents skilled care and other patient-related forms, accurately, timely and appropriately for reimbursement, regulatory and compliance mandates.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Rehab
Qualifications:
Two years successful experience that involves use of modalities equipment and rehabilitation techniques.

Occupational Therapist (OT)

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for providing assessment, continuity of treatment and instruction of home health care to patients whose abilities to cope with tasks and activities of daily living are threatened or impaired by development deficits, the aging process and physical injury or illness in accordance with accreditation requirements, Title 22, licensure regulations and the organization’s policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must have a valid OT license and BLS Card.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Performs occupational therapy assessment and treatment as prescribed by the referring physician and in accordance with the Livingston procedure manual and revises treatment plan as indicated.
  • May act as patient case manager.
  • Instructs, monitors and progresses patient in the use of therapeutic and self-care activities to improve function and increase independence.
  • Instructs family members, caregivers and other Livingston personnel in the treatment program by encouraging them to follow through with those procedures that they can perform safely or supervise.
  • Communicates with physician on a regular basis to keep him/her aware of patient’s plan of care, responses and status and ensures physician’s orders are followed.
  • Communicates, coordinates and consults with other interdisciplinary team members regarding the patient’s plan of care, responses and status, including case conferences and HHA supervision.
  • Reviews patient’s medications at every visit, maintains a list of current medications and reconciles the Home Health medication list with medication lists from other providers; e.g. inpatient discharge.
  • Develops and maintains an individualized patient centered plan of care using critical thinking skills. Evaluates the patient’s response to care, updates the care plan and makes referrals to internal and external resources to meet patient’s needs.
  • Provides communication to Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) regarding patient’s care plan, supervises care provided by COTA, performs COTA field evaluation.

Rehab
Qualifications:
Must have a valid OT licenses and BLS Card.

Caregivers

Caregiver/Home Care Aide

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Home Care Aide is responsible for providing services to clients at home needing care and assistance during the day and/or night under the direction of Livingston CareGivers policies, protocols and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Current CPR certification
  • CA Home Care Aide Registration ID
  • Minimum age of 18 years required
  • Good verbal, written and reading skills in English
  • Be able to drive yourself to and from your assignments
  • Previous experience applicable to position

EDUCATION

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Current CPR credential

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Assists clients with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutritional needs, and household activities to ensure a safe and clean environment.
  • Communicates effectively and efficiently with the client, family, and/or caregiver regarding client’s needs and the services provided.
  • Utilizes techniques of positioning, body mechanics and body alignment.
  • Understands rationale and principles related to maintenance of skin integrity and need for infection control.
  • Ensures client’s rights, including confidentiality of care.
  • Conducts services in a caring, professional and ethical manner at all times.
  • Assists with performance of procedures to ensure the physical well being and comfort of the client.
  • Responds appropriately to emergencies.
  • Participates with office schedulers and the Livingston CareGivers Director in a plan for client services and scheduled home visits.
  • Submits legible, timely and accurate documentation for billing and payroll purposes.
  • Able to work independently including prioritizing schedule of visits with minimum supervision.
  • Must be able to work weekend requirements and variable shifts as needed.
  • Must be dependable and able to report to assignments on time.
  • Communicates in a timely manner with office staff regarding delayed arrivals or absences from assignments.
  • Maintains a positive, respectful and professional attitude.
  • Participates in process to maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
  • Performs all tasks according to policies regarding Infection Control and Universal Precautions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Caregiver Department
Qualifications:
Must have current Home Care Aide Registration, CPR/BLS, past caregiving experience, minimum age of 18 years old, good verbal, written and reading skills in English, be able to drive yourself to and from assignments. Current CNA certificate preferred.

Office Staff/Development/Marketing/Finance

Annual Fund and Events Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position has the responsibility of meeting LMVNA’s annual fundraising goal by providing management and oversight to LMVNA’s stewardship and direct appeals to constituents and special events. This person will work closely with the Director of Development, Development Committee of the BOD, Community Development Advisors, and other volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school graduate or equivalent, college degree preferred.
  • Knowledge of computer, proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Database experience, donor database preferred.
  • Minimum of two years’ experience in fundraising.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good organizational skills with attention to details.
  • Able to work independently, take ownership and responsibility of tasks.
  • Strong professional ethics, discretion and judgment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Manages LMVNA’s annual appeals campaign to meet LMVNA’s current financial needs and builds a sustainable and renewable foundation to meet LMVNA’s futures needs as well.
  • Manages a donor database. Ensures timely and accurate gift processing and acknowledgements.
  • Responsible for the processing and distribution of direct mail appeals, including letters to current and lapsed donors and email correspondence with donors throughout the year. This includes Constant Contact messaging for the development office
  • Responsible for goal-tracking, donor stewardship, and reporting.
  • Project management of all aspects of events including budgets and timelines.
  • Responsible for the tracking and preparation of reporting to the Development Committee monthly.
  • Main point of contact for incoming telephone calls for the development office.
  • Lead for employee giving “Team Livingston” which includes solicitation of employees, swag tracking/orders, annual photo, and present to new hires at Livingston’s orientations

Development
Qualifications:
High school graduate or equivalent, college degree preferred. Knowledge of computer, proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel. Fundraising: 1 year (Preferred). Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for answering all incoming telephone calls to the agency and responding to and taking appropriate messages; greets and handles visitors to the agency; provides administrative support; and is vigilant to agency privacy and security practices according to the agency’s policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
  • Minimum 2 year office experience required.
  • Knowledge of computer, proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • High level of attention to details.
  • Able to work independently, take ownership and responsibility of tasks.
  • Strong professional ethics, discretion and judgment.
  • Good organizational skills

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Answers the telephone switchboard and routes calls appropriately as needed.
  • Opens telephone lines in the morning, checks respective voice mail boxes and routes any messages phoned in or e-mailed to the appropriate department..
  • Assists the Executive Administrative Assistant with administrative support on a daily basis.
  • Updates and maintains the agency’s employee phone list and fax list on a weekly basis. This duty includes working with the HR department to obtain correct job titles and working with IT as needed for phone extensions and cell phone numbers.
  • Checks Administrative fax machine and distributes faxes in a timely manner.
  • Registers/logs in and directs visitors making sure that all visitors receive a visitor’s badge to wear when conducting business in the agency and always remains alert to privacy and security.
  • Trains switchboard relief operators on the proper procedures and communicates necessary information.
  • Collects, sorts and distributes all incoming mail. This includes processing money/checks received in the agency on a daily basis and hand off to the appropriate staff.
  • Routinely performs special assignments for all departments as needed. Supervisor.
  • Maintains patient and personnel confidentiality at all times.
  • Maintains a positive, professional and respectful attitude.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Administration
Qualifications:
Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Minimum 2 year office experience required.

Grief & Bereavement