Hospice Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN - Ridgecrest CA

Oasis Hospice•Ridgecrest, CA

1d•$45 - $130

About The Position

A qualified Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse administers nursing care to terminally ill Hospice patients as needed, in accordance with physician orders and the IDG plan of care, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and in accordance with Hospice policies. The role provides care in patient homes and may also involve work in the Hospice office and travel between locations. The nurse implements nursing care plans and provides assigned treatments and procedures, monitors and reports changes in patients’ physical or emotional condition, and educates patients and families about care needs and self-care. The position participates in IDG conferences, staff meetings, in-services, and medical record audits as assigned, and takes on-call duty, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of a state-approved practical or vocational nursing school.
Currently licensed in the state or states in which practicing.
Acceptance of the Hospice’s philosophy and goals.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Complete a Hospice training program before providing care.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand and adhere to established policies and procedures.
Implement the IDG nursing care plan for each patient.
Provide nursing services, treatments, and assigned diagnostic and preventive procedures.
Observe signs and symptoms and report treatment reactions, including drug reactions and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition, to the physician and RN.
Teach and counsel patients and their families or significant others regarding nursing care needs and related problems at home.
Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing services to the patient and family with the registered nurse and under the registered nurse’s guidance.
Maintain accurate and complete records of patient observations, treatments, and care.
Participate in medical record audits as assigned.
Attend staff meetings, IDG conferences, and in-services as scheduled.
Take on-call duty, nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned.
Submit schedule changes daily to the Director or Manager of Patient Services.
Participate in IDG conferences to discuss the need for involvement of other health team members.
Prepare clinical and progress notes.
Assist the physician and RN with specialized procedures.
Prepare equipment and materials for treatments.
Observe aseptic technique as required.
Assist patients and families in learning appropriate self-care techniques.