Are you a hospice Licensed Vocational Nurse for hospice who is committed to making a difference in your life as well as everyone affected by a terminal illness? We focus on changing how people view hospice care by emphasizing the lives and quality time spent with loved ones.

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.

Our professional staff are compensated well both financially and rewarded with the quality of work. Our certified medical team of doctors, nurses, home health aides, volunteers, therapists direct their resources towards providing the highest degree of care for patients and long-lasting support for their family members. Our utmost desire is to enhance the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional well-being of all our patients while experiencing the best in hospice care from us.
 

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

PAY AND BENEFITS

Wage: $45 per visit 

Mileage will be paid based on patient distance and caseload

Paid sick time is available per CA regulation

Job Type: per Diem (there is room for growth and other benefits are available for full time employees)  

Spanish Speaking preferred 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements current nursing practice following a patient assessment and an approved plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
• 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 for hospice interdisciplinary group members.  Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietitian, or Clinical 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 the organization's quality management program.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS Successful candidates must meet the following:

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Three years of 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.
• Understands the philosophy of hospice concept. Also understands the needs of the terminally ill.