Licensed Vocational Nurse-Hospice

Kaweah Health • Visalia, CA

5d • $30 - $45

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 through holistic care for patients and families. The LVN provides hospice care to terminally ill patients in their place of residence in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and other medical staff, and supports patients’ families. The role includes communicating with patients, families, and facility staff, including providing education on pain and symptom management; gathering data for care plans; observing patients and reporting changes in condition to the RN Case Manager; and communicating with medical staff about patient acuity, scheduling, and pending physician communication. Practice is guided by California LVN Board standards and care delegated by the RN.

Requirements

• California Licensed Vocational Nurse license.
• BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Practice according to standards 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.
• Identify aspects of care that are 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 actions on behalf of patients and residents.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy within legal and regulatory parameters.
• Deliver nonjudgmental, nondiscriminatory care that preserves patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.
• Provide hospice care to terminally ill patients in their place of residence in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and other medical staff.
• Support patients’ families.
• 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, accounting for cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, developmental, and age-specific needs, as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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