Per Diem/Weekends Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN)
About The Position
The Per Diem/Weekend LVN position offers an opportunity for the LVN to work under the direction of a Registered Nurse and provide skilled nursing and palliative care to patients at their place of residence. The LVN works cooperatively with other Interdisciplinary Team members and provides intermittent visits or shifts of skilled nursing care, including pain management/symptom control, and nursing observations. The LVN provides information about the expected course of illness, care techniques and other health measures to patients, family members or primary caregivers. The LVN participates in the care plan development and implementation. Must be able to utilize computers and be comfortable with electronic medical records.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing.
- Current LVN license within the State of California. Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing encouraged.
- At least one year of LVN experience.
- Valid driver's license, automobile insurance, reliable and well maintained transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish speaking a plus, but not required
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing and palliative care to patients at their place of residence.
- Work cooperatively with other Interdisciplinary Team members
- Provide intermittent visits or shifts of skilled nursing care, including pain management/symptom control, and nursing observations.
- Provide information about the expected course of illness, care techniques and other health measures to patients, family members or primary caregivers.
- Participate in the care plan development and implementation.
- Utilize computers and be comfortable with electronic medical records.
Benefits
- Earn a competitive compensation commensurate with your experience.
- Become part of a great team with professionals who value and respect one another
- Gain self- reliance, recognition and confidence while serving patients and families when they are at their most vulnerable
- Work for an organization that has been recognized as one of the best places to work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
No Education Listed
