LVN Field Nurse

Glory Health Network; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Glory Health Network is looking for a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following care plans, providing treatments, and documenting patient services effectively.

The ideal candidate will participate in the coordination of hospice services and ensure patient education is provided. A commitment to professional growth and quality improvement activities is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services.
• Assesses and provides patient and family caregiver education.
• Participates in coordination of hospice services.
• Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management.
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development.

Job description

Job Description Summary

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 the State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care.
• Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
• Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and the self plan of care.
• Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician, or Clinical Supervisor.
• Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
• Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in the organization's 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.