Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Hospice
About The Position
The Sequoia Difference At Sequoia Hospice, we’re passionate about delivering exceptional, individualized care. Our mission is to provide life-changing service with dignity and compassion, helping patients and families navigate a smooth transition home. We’re growing and looking for an experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our Hospice Care team! What You’ll Do As a Hospice LVN, you will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). You’ll follow the plan of care, deliver treatments, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. At Sequoia Home Health, our role is to be the emotional, psychological, and clinical companion to all our patients and their caregivers. Our focus is to help facilitate a smooth and safe transition back to our client’s homes and improve quality of life by helping them get back to doing what they love.
Requirements
- Active CA LVN License
- Minimum 1 year of LVN experience (hospice experience preferred)
- Current CPR certification
- Valid driver’s license and insured, reliable vehicle
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Nice To Haves
- hospice experience
Responsibilities
- Implement nursing care based on comprehensive assessment and plan of care
- Document patient services accurately and timely
- Educate patients and families on diagnosis and self-care
- Coordinate hospice services and report needs to the care team
- Manage pain and symptoms; evaluate patient response to medications
- Use equipment and supplies effectively
- Participate in quality improvement and professional development
Benefits
- Cornerstone Group, a network of 75 agencies nationwide
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
