Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

Advantage Health Systems; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in San Diego is seeking a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse to deliver direct patient care in a hospice setting. The role involves implementing care plans, educating patients and families, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure positive patient outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a nursing background and a strong commitment to hospice care.

Qualifications

• Three years nursing experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Implements plan of care and provides education to patients and families.
• Participates in coordination of hospice services.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Education

Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program

Job description

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LICENSED PRACTICAL/VOCATIONAL NURSE, HOSPICE (FULL-TIME)

Location: San Diego, Hospice

Job Description

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as defined in California Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care and prepares clinical notes.
• Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and 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.
• 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 or vocational nursing program.
• Has three year nursing experience. Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
• Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse 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 and 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.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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