What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice/Home Health Nurse - LVN position at Pure Bliss Hospice Care, Inc.?
About us
NeoCare Palliative & Hospice (Pure Bliss Hospice Care, Inc.) is a hospice in Woodland Hills, CA that specializes in end of life comfort, for ALL ages. Our team works close with the patient, families and caregivers of the patient along with the physician to achieve seamless physical, psychosocial and spiritual care.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Field Position
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: Part-time, PRN, Per diem
Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Physical Setting:
- Outpatient
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45 - $50
