Per Diem Hospice Field LVN

*THIS IS AN ON THE ROAD POSITION (FIELD WORK), NOT REMOTE*

Comfort Choice Hospice Care

is a growing hospice care agency providing quality services to patients in the comfort of their homes. We are seeking COMPASSIONATELicensed Vocational Nursesto provide direct patient care for our hospice patients inLos Angeles County!

Must be able to cover the following:Culver City, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Beverly Hills, & West Los Angeles

***COMPETITIVE VISIT RATES***

**Flexible Schedule**Our nurses get to choose their own schedule and how many patients

FIELD LVN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.
• 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, MSW, ST, Dietitian or Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient's response to treatments/medications.

FIELD LVN QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 years hospice nursing experience. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State.
• 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.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Understands philosophy of hospice concept. Also understands needs of the terminally ill.

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road