Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Continuous Care

VITAS Healthcare; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for continuous care to terminally ill patients in Sacramento. Responsibilities include providing bedside care, evaluating patient needs, and supporting interdisciplinary care plans. Qualified candidates should be graduates of an approved nursing school, hold a valid nursing license for California, and have at least one year nursing experience. This role requires flexibility in scheduling and the ability to transport patients as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain transportation with required liability insurance.
• At least one year of satisfactory nursing experience, including as an LPN/LVN.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct skilled bedside nursing care.
• Evaluates patient needs and assists in care plan preparation.
• Monitors patient’s reactions and effectiveness of treatments.

Skills

Skilled nursing care

Patient evaluation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Medication administration

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an approved school of Practical/Vocational nursing

Currently licensed to practice nursing

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Continuous Care

The LPN/LVN administers nursing care according to the plan of care to terminally ill patients admitted to the VITAS program, in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the State where the VITAS program is located. Salary Range: $30-$38/Hour.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct skilled bedside nursing care.
• Evaluates patient/family needs and assists in the preparation and execution of the interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient on the team.
• Performs selected acts in the care of the terminally ill under the supervision of a registered nurse; such acts include the administration of treatments and medications.
• Evaluates effectiveness of treatments and monitors patient’s reactions.
• Reports significant findings or changes in the patient’s condition to the registered nurse, Team Manager or Physician. Documents reports in clinical notes.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for the patient and family.
• Maintains accurate documentation including clinical notes on interdisciplinary charts.
• Evaluates patient/family response to care.
• Utilizes a wide variety of supportive and technical nursing skills in carrying out specific medical orders for administration of medication, performing specific treatments, monitoring diagnostic, therapeutic, and supportive measures.
• Assists the interdisciplinary team in the designing and delivering of interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Establishes therapeutic relationship with patients/families and invites their participation in the plan of care to promote independence where possible.
• Initiates and performs nursing protocols related to physical comfort and mental well-being, including positioning, mobilizing, bowel and bladder elimination, skin and wound care, personal hygiene and communication.
• Participates in patient/family teaching related to understanding illness and treatment, activities of daily living, self-care, medication management, prevention and recognition of complications, discharge planning and follow-up.
• Plans and carries out a program of professional growth with in-service participation and appropriate community educational offerings.
• Cooperates with education and research activities as assigned.
• Participates in Nurse LPN/LVN on-call rotation/schedule as assigned to meet patient/family needs.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends or rotating shifts.

Job Requirements

• Must have and maintain transportation to be used for work with required liability insurance and license.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Practical/Vocational nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice nursing in the state where the VITAS program is located.
• At least one year of satisfactory nursing experience, including at least one year as an LPN/LVN in a hospital on an adult medical-surgical unit; equivalent experience may be considered.

Essential Functions/Physical Demands

The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist in lifting and transferring patients, as required.
• Lift objects in excess of 20 pounds.
• Stand or walk in excess of one hour per day.
• Talk and hear.

Specific Vision Abilities Required By This Job

• Close vision
• Distance vision
• Ability to adjust focus

The employee will be required to sit and stoop, kneel, and crouch.