LVN Field Nurse - Per Diem

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Field Nurse Per Diem position is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatment, and working collaboratively with members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Processing of intake paperwork, medication lists, and reconciliations.
• Provides direct patient care as defined in the 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.
• Participate in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include hospice aid, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietitian or Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluate patients response to treatments/medications.
• Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse of vocational nursing program.
• Three years nursing experience. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/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 understand needs of the terminally ill.

Pay: $65.00 - $100.00 per hour

Medical Specialty:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Physical Setting:

• Nursing home
• Outpatient

Experience:

• Hospice: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $65 - $100