What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice LVN 3pm - 11pm position at Cabrillo Hospice?
Our Cause | ONGOING EXCELLENCE
Cabrillo Hospice was created to serve; it’s as simple as that. We exist to be more than just health care. We believe that fostering a relationship with each patient and family, which is reflective of their life’s journey, is the key to not only the best care but actively creates the platform for the Cabrillo team to be the most impactful. Creating a culture in an organization that is driven by more than just bottom-line results, we focus on our professionals, structuring a pathway of development for each of them. Simply put, we choose to invest in our most precious resource, the Cabrillo team.
Job Title/Position: Licensed Vocational Nurse
Reports To: Director of Patient Care Services
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Licensed 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.
Responsibilities:
- Licensed Vocational Nurse assists RN in independently analyzing situation, anticipating problem areas and taking appropriate course of action.
- Evaluates the response of patient, relative to the expected outcomes in a safe and timely manner.
- Provides support to field staff with EMR entries and troubleshooting.
- Performs licensed nurse skills as stated in basic skills checklist, policies and procedures, standards of care, critical competencies based on scope of practice.
- Licensed Vocational Nurse under the supervision of the RN, implements and documents teaching plan based on: mutually assessed needs of patient and family, in a timely manner, teaching strategy suitable for the learning ability and cultural background of the patient and family.
- Documents completely all care provided to patient including telephone interaction with other staff members. Charting standards are followed.
- Enters or retrieves data from established computer files either at site of care or remotely.
- Licensed Vocational Nurse orients, instructs and trains assigned personnel.
- Provides support to agency in completion of assigned audit and other office duties as assigned.
- Will be cross-trained in Clinical, Triage, Admissions, Access Center and as a Program Representative.
Requirements:
- Vocational/Specialized Training
- Must have current California LVN license.
- Ability to answer phones, maintain patient charts, and schedule appointments.
- Intermediate proficiency in Office applications and EMR system.
- 3 years of clinical experience as well as experienced in hospice required.
- Licensed driver with an insured automobile.
Experience & License:
- Nursing: (Required)
- Hospice: (Required)
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) (Required)
There is room in our world for better care and better relationships. We believe we can change the world, and through service, that is exactly what we aim to do.
Salary : $32 - $40
