LVN - Hospice - FT Days

Torrance Memorial Medical Center•Torrance, CA

35d•$28 - $43

About The Position

Under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the licensed vocational nurse (LVN) provides patient care in routine and stable nursing situations. In collaboration with the RN and in accordance with the physician's plan of care, the LVN observes, plans, implements, and evaluates assigned patient care. The LVN is accountable for care provided, follows policies, procedures, and nursing practice standards, manages supplies and equipment as directed by the RN, and promotes teamwork among coworkers, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members. The role includes observing patients and communicating health-status information to the RN; collecting patient and collateral information; providing direct care; documenting interventions, outcomes, and other activities in real time; communicating and updating assessment information; and coordinating care with patients, families, healthcare team members, and outside providers. The LVN participates in interdisciplinary meetings, uses resources economically, and takes part in professional development activities.

Requirements

California Licensed Vocational Nurse license.
Driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
BCLS or ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

Observe patients' health status and communicate relevant information to the RN.
Complete portions of patient assessments as directed by the RN and specified in the physician's plan of care, including skin condition, vital signs, level of consciousness, edema, urine and stool characteristics, and bowel and breath sounds.
Collect information from patients, families, significant others, healthcare providers, and community individuals or agencies, including complaints, medical history, allergies, medications, activities of daily living, perceptions of illness, hygiene, and mental and physical status.
Implement patient care plans by providing direct care to assigned patients and patients in immediate need of care.
Document patient care interventions and outcomes and communicate them to team members for follow-through.
Accurately document activities in patient records, complete real-time charting, and update patient care plans.
Record, update, and communicate assessment data among the nursing team, revising information as patient conditions change.
Collaborate with patients, families, healthcare team members, and outside doctors' offices to establish patient care.
Collaborate with healthcare team members to coordinate care across the continuum.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and patient care conferences.
Use resources economically.
Participate in professional development activities.
Adhere to annual I will statements.