Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse
Bellingham, Washington
LVN
Posted Aug 17
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- LVN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Washington is $44/hr, across 572 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Why choose Eden? As a 100% Employee Owned company, we recognize that our people are our most valuable asset. We honor their importance by our recognition that all employees be treated with respect and integrity at all times. We’re interested in you and want you to succeed. Our business is growing rapidly and we want you to grow with us. We have infinite room for advancement, both personally and professionally. We work hard to match you with a position that best fits YOUR skills and YOUR availability. In addition, Eden Health is a Certified Great Place to Work company, 7 years in a row!
The Eden Difference: We bring Connected Care Home through our Core Values of Empathy, Dedication and Integrity to our clients, patients and Employees. Besides a strong family oriented culture unique to Eden, we offer:
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Benefits starting as early as 30 days after start date Employee Discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, Columbia and so much more! Employee Hardship Fund Bonuses Program Employee Stock Program (ESOP) Employee Wellness. Family first culture Paid Time Off for a Personal Day of your choosing Financial Planning through Unum Free Counseling Sessions through Unum
Career
Benefits
Training and educational Assistance Career Advancement Opportunities
Financial
Benefits
401k Retirement Savings Plan Employee Stock Ownership Plan Flexible Spending Accounts Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance Paid Holidays Continuing Education Credits are paid for – we offer online and in-person education Discounts with AT&T Wireless, National and Enterprise car rentals Discounted tickets to a variety of events (Disney Land, Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Local Concert/Sporting Events, Hotels/Resorts, etc.)
Personal
Benefits
Paid sick leave and vacation time – eligible employees start accruing time on their first day of employment Identity Theft Protection Employee Assistance Program Employee Hardship Fund Floating Personal Holiday – use it on your birthday or any other day of the year! Dental, Medical, Vision available for full-time status
Provides skilled nursing care ordered by the physician as indicated by the plan of care to all patients on caseload. Review caseload with supervising RN on a regular basis as established by best practice and/or State guidelines. Obtains necessary physician orders and collaborates with the physician as the patient's needs dictate.
Evaluates the significance of assessment findings and communicates pertinent information about the patient’s clinical status and ongoing needs to others in a timely fashion. Guarantees that changes in patients’ clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members, necessary office staff, and physician as per Agency policy. Educates patients, caregivers, families, and other staff as appropriate.
Performs aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Participates in case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress, plans for continued care, new problems, etc. Recommends for needed referrals to other disciplines and/or community resources. Follows the seven medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
Follows up with obtaining lab results and notifies the physician of significant changes. Participates in the agency Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. Identifies risk of injuries or threats to life and health in the patient’s environment (e.g. environmental/safety/mobility risks) and implements appropriate interventions to reduce those risks.
Completes accurate and thorough visit notes via Electronic Health Record (EHR) on every patient in a timely fashion.
Requirements
Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in state of practice. Experience as an LPN/LVN commensurate with one of the following preferred: One year experience in an acute care setting within the last 24 months; Six months home care experience within the last 12 months preferred. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked) Proof of current CPR certification Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance
Shift: Full-time
Compensation
35.00-40.00
Sourced from Eden Health’s careers page.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in state of practice.
Benefits highlights
- Continuing education credits
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending account
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
Place
- City
- Bellingham, Washington
- Median rent
- $1,577/mo
- Local household income
- $66,755/yr
- Metro price level
- 3% above the national average
- Address
- 316 McLeod Rd Ste. 101, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Bellingham area index 103.3, where 100 is the national average.
Bellingham sits between the Salish Sea and Mount Baker, offering outdoorsy RNs easy access to skiing, kayaking, and hiking. The historic Fairhaven district has local shops and waterfront strolls, while Western Washington University keeps the college-town energy lively. It's a midsized Pacific Northwest city that feels small, scenic, and close to both Seattle and Vancouver, BC.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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You would be joining Eden Health in the Spokane area for home health and hospice work—skilled nursing in patients' homes under a plan of care, not a single bedside unit. The company is 100% employee-owned with an ESOP, and hiring…
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