What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Field Nurse - LVN position at Pure Bliss Hospice Care, Inc.?
About us
Pure Bliss Hospice Care, Inc. is a Pediatric hospice in Reseda, CA that specializes in NeoCare, generally from birth to 21 years of age. Pedicatric hospice care is family-centric rather than patient-centric, our team works close with the family of the child along with the physician to achieve seamless physical, psychosocial and spiritual care. We are professional, agile and supportive.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
LVN Field Nurse
We are seeking a compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our hospice and palliative care team, who's primarily responsibility is to provide our terminally ill patients with quality care. Assessing patient's medical conditions, maintaining patient's comfort, meeting the needs of individuals within their home environments, along with providing their loved ones with guidance and support.
Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing skilled nursing and direct patient care to assigned hospice patient
- Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team
- Conduct home visits for patients (Travel required for patient visits).
- Ability to work with terminally ill patients and their families
- Demonstrates competency in performance of skilled nursing functions
- Good communication with physician, caregivers, family, and hospice team members
- Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently
- Provide accurate and maintains timely patient documentation (Charting)
- Provides appropriate pain/symptom management
- Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications
- Performs job compliance with agency policies, procedures and applicable laws
- Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities, including professional growth and development
Qualifications:
- Must have valid/current California Licensed Vocational Nursing License
- Must have at least 1 year of recent LVN experience in hospice, palliative care, home health, acute care &/or skilled nursing
- Current CPR/BLS
- Current CA driver’s license with proof of insurance, reliable transportation and willingness to drive to patient's location
- Must have compassion, patience, be honest and dependable
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN, Per diem, Travel nursing
Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
- Pediatrics
Physical Setting:
- Outpatient
License/Certification:
- LVN (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fallbrook, CA 92028: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45 - $50
