HOSPICE LVN CONTINUOUS CARE NOC
Company: The Elizabeth Hospice
Location: Riverside
Posted on: October 30, 2024
Job Description:
Hospice LVN Continuous Care NOC
Job Location
US-CA-San Diego - US-CA-Riverside
ID
2024-2892
Work Hours
Regular Full-Time
Overview
***This position requires on-site patient visits.*** ***This
position is not remote.*** The Elizabeth Hospice Continuous Care
LVN provides professional nursing care under supervision of RN for
assigned patients across the life span (perinatal, pediatrics, and
adults) in patients' homes or facilities according to established
standards and practice. Participates as a team member of the
clinical interdisciplinary team to ensure appropriate resources to
all internal/external customers. Follows The Elizabeth Hospice
rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards
addressed in the Compliance Program. Responsible for carrying out
the mission, vision, values and quality commitment of The Elizabeth
Hospice. The Elizabeth Hospice is San Diego's oldest non-profit
hospice of 40 years. We are growing and looking for talented
individuals to join our high performing team and support our
mission. We serve all of San Diego county and south Riverside
county with multiple hospice office locations. Our Mission: To
enhance the quality of life for those nearing the end of life's
journey and for those who grieve. Salary: $30 - $38 per hour.
Compensation is determined by years of licensure. Work Schedule:
various days, 8:00pm-8:30am (3, 12-hour shifts), weekends required.
On Call: 1 shift monthly Full Time Position 72 hours per pay
period. Travel required for patient visits. Occasional travel for
educational purposes. LVNs will receive additional shift
differential pay when at least 2 hours of a shift are worked
between 7:00pm-7:00am. Responsibilities
- Assists RN in analyzing situation,
anticipating problem areas and taking appropriate course of
action.
- Evaluates the response of patient, relative to the expected
outcomes in a safe and timely manner.
- Performs licensed nurse skills as stated in basic skills
checklist, policies and procedures, standards of care, critical
competencies based on scope of practice.
- Adheres to the direction provided by the RN on the plan of care
for the patient.
- Responsible for delivering services under the supervision of
the and in collaboration with the RN.
- Under the supervision of the RN, implements and documents
teaching plan based on: mutually assessed needs of patient and
family, in a timely manner, teaching strategy suitable for the
learning ability and cultural background of the patient and
family.
- Documents completely all care provided to patient including
telephone interaction with other staff members. Charting standards
are followed. Maintains timely patient documentation using point of
care electronic charting.
- Enters or retrieves data from established computer files.
- Orients, instructs and trains assigned personnel.
- Performs Phlebotomy as needed.
- Provides support to agency in completion of assigned audit and
other office duties as assigned.
- Adhering to the E-way standards is a requirement in performing
all job duties. Qualifications
- Vocational Nurse Training.
- Minimum experience of 12 months as an LVN with preferred
experience of 1-2 years in acute care setting, home health or
hospice.
- Current California LVN license.
- Familiar with computerized bedside patient documentation.
- Ability to function as part of a team and take direction from
other team members.
- Phlebotomy certification a plus
- Bi-lingual (Spanish) a plus
- Current California driver's license and proof of insurance
required.
- Excellent communication skills with patient/families and other
medical professionals.
- Ability to remain calm and flexible in stressful
situations
- Current CPR/BLS Certification required.
- Current TB test results required. We place a high importance on
our employees and reward staff in several ways such as:
- Competitive hospice industry compensation
- Benefits package with multiple plan offerings and generous
employer contribution
- 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match
- Supportive work culture which encourages work life balance
- Substantial Paid Time Off, paid holidays & floating
holiday
- Employee development program managed by in-house education
department to support individualized orientation and professional
growth needs.
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- Monthly mileage reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program The Elizabeth Hospice is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender
identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or
any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or
local law.
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