What are the responsibilities and job description for the NOC Licensed Vocational Nurse 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 Description Summary
The NOC LVN 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.
Schedule 9:30pm-8am Monday - Thursday
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
- The NOC 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.
- The NOC Licensed Vocational Nurse performs licensed nurse skills as stated in basic skills checklist, policies and procedures, standards of care, critical competencies based on scope of practice.
- 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.
- The NOC Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN 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.
- Orients, instructs and trains assigned personnel.
- Provides support to agency in completion of assigned audit and other office duties as assigned.
- The NOC Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN 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.
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- NOC shift
- Night availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
License/Certification:
- LVN (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $32 - $40
