Job Title/Position: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor

Supervised By: Registered Nurse

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 State Nurse Practice Act.

• Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.

• Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.

• Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and 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, 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.

Job Title/Position: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.

• Three years nursing experience. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical

experience is preferred.

• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN 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/or 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.

Employee Signature

Date

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $22.00 - $39.00 per hour

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lathrop, CA 95330: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LVN (Required)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lathrop, CA 95330

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