Licensed Vocational Nurse

Despite our office headquarters being in Calabasas, the patients we currently service are located throughout: Downey, Norwalk, Bell Gardens, Los Angeles, South Gate, Compton, Long Beach, Santa Monica, Culver City, Malibu, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, San Fernando Valley, Glendale, Pasadena, Oxnard, Ojai, Palm Springs, etc.

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 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 patient assessment and an approved plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
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 for hospice interdisciplinary group members. Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietitian or Clinical 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 organization's quality management program.
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.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
2. 0-1 year nursing experience.
3. Currently licensed as a LVN in California
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. Understands philosophy of hospice concept. Also understands needs of the terminally ill.

Training will be provided upon hire. New Graduates Welcome!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem

Pay: Up to $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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