Licensed Vocational Nurse

Description

Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our team at Palliative Partners Inc. The LVN will be responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The ideal candidate will be able to follow the plan of care, provide treatments, and work collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. The LVN will also respect and promote the mission, values, and vision of Palliative Partners Inc.

Requirements

Primary Job Duties:

• Provides direct patient as defined in State Nurse Act.
• Implements current nursing practice following a patient assessment and an approved plan of care initiated by Physician/Nurse Practitioner.
• Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self plan of care.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
• Verify the resident’s identity prior to administering medication or treatment
• Participates in coordination of Palliative Care services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for Palliative Care interdisciplinary group members
• Perform basic health screenings, vital signs, basic first aid procedures, administer urinalysis to clients both randomly and as needed
• Prepare medications as ordered by the physician
• Record and assess clients’ symptoms and health related complaints
• Document client’s medications, treatment and condition in charts
• Bring all significant questions, concerns and complaints to the attention of the counselors and/or administrative staff
• Complete all applicable paperwork i.e. medical logs, shift reports
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Case Manager and Palliative Care Lead.
• Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality management program.
• Other duties as assigned by senior management

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) program
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers sponsored by the American Heart Association.
• Skills/Experience:
• Completion of an accredited LVN program in California
• Current state driver’s license
• Unlimited access to a reliable car
• Two (2+) or more years hospice or palliative care experience preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated knowledge about home care, hospice, palliative care, advance directives, pain management, symptoms control, and discharge planning
• Preferred English and Spanish speaking
• Preferred experience with electronic health records

Working conditions

Normal clinical office environment. Occasional overtime may be required and/or hours may be shortened as business needs dictate.

Physical requirements

Requires both sitting and standing for long periods at a time. Due to the nature of nursing there are periods of time where heavy lifting may be necessary. Occasionally manual labor may be required. The physical requirements of this position may evolve as duties change.

Direct reports

Chronic Care Management RN

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

· 401(k)

· 401(k) matching

· Dental insurance

· Health insurance

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

· Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

· Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

· Inland Empire, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.