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Job Title/Position: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor

Supervised By: Registered 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.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

1. Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.

2. Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.

3. Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.

4. Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self plan of care.

5. Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietitian or Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor.

6. Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.

7. Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.

8. Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

9. Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Job Title/Position: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

Position Qualifications

1. Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.

2. Three years nursing experience. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical
experience is preferred.

3. Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State.

4. Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.

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

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

7. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

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

9. Understands philosophy of hospice concept. Also understands needs of the terminally ill.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• relevant: 1 year (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License:

• LVN (Required)

Full Time Opportunity:

• Yes

EMR Used:

• Not listed / Other

Patient Type:

• Geriatric

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

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Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• LVN (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Homeland, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road