What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVN Revisit Nurse - Weekends On-Call position at Hospice of Amador & Calaveras?
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES (partial list)
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. The following is a partial list:
Patient Care
- Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care.
- Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
- Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
- Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self plan of care.
- Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Supervisor.
- Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique.
- Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
- Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization’s quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
Communication
- Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given.
- Communicates patient’s needs and any changes to the physician
- Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient
- Additional Duties
- Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy
- Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required
- Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- BA degree from accredited school of nursing and hospice/palliative care experience preferred, but not required; all CA licenses/CPR required
- Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
- Currently licensed as an LVN in the State.
- 1-2 years of recent acute care experience preferred
- Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position and/or transfer patient
- Must be a licensed driver with insured in good working order
- Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
Schedule
- On-Call / Weekends
BENEFITS
- 403B (up to 3% matching)
- Paid Sick Time
- Mileage reimbursement at $0.70 per mile
- On-Call Wait-Time Pay
Work Remotely
- No
Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 32 per week
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Hospice care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- LVN (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Jackson, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $32