Licensed Vocational Nurse-Hospice

Kaweah Delta Health Care District • Visalia, CA

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About The Position

Under the direction of a registered nurse or other licensed independent practitioner, and within the LVN scope of practice, this position protects and promotes health, prevents illness and injury, and alleviates suffering by providing holistic care to patients and families. The LVN provides hospice care to terminally ill patients in their places of residence, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and other medical staff as appropriate. The role also supports patients’ families through communication and education on pain and symptom management.

Requirements

• Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse license.
• BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Practice within the scope outlined by the California LVN Board and as delegated by the RN.
• Use quality-of-care and performance-improvement results to initiate changes in nursing practice.
• Collect clinical data for the RN to monitor the quality and effectiveness of nursing care, and identify aspects of care important for quality monitoring.
• Act as a patient or resident advocate under the direction of the RN.
• Collaborate and communicate with patients, families, and other healthcare providers.
• Make referrals and provide for continuity of care as needed.
• Assist in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and practice guidelines to improve quality of care and nursing practice.
• Participate on interdisciplinary teams and attend interdisciplinary group meetings as requested.
• Take ethical action on behalf of patients and residents, maintain confidentiality and privacy within legal and regulatory parameters, and deliver nondiscriminatory care that preserves patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.
• Provide hospice care to terminally ill patients in their places of residence in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and other medical staff as appropriate.
• Support patients’ families and maintain communication with patients, families, and facility staff, including education on pain and symptom management.
• Gather data for the plan of care.
• Observe patients and report changes in condition to the RN Case Manager.
• Communicate with appropriate medical staff regarding patient acuity, scheduling, and pending physician communication.
• Provide care and services appropriate to the population served, taking into account growth and development and patients’ and families’ cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age-specific needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed