This is a Ful-Time position.

Rate of Pay: $33-36 / hour mileage reimbursement

Cities include but not limited to: Vista, Escondido, Oceanside, Poway, Ramona, Fallbrook, San Diego, Coronado, La Mesa, and surrounding cities.

Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse - Hospice LVN

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor/Director of Patient Care Services

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

Our team of LVNs works hand-in-hand with our patients and interdisciplinary group to manage our hospice patients effectively. LVNs delivery hands-on patient care in the patients home, in skilled facilities, and in subacute environments around San Diego. Full Time and Part Time positions are available, come join a nursing-owned and quality-focused clinical team that will provide a fulfilling work environment for and allow plenty of growth!!

.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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Outpatient
• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LVN (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

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

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: On the road