LVN, Hospice

MemorialCare • Laguna Hills, CA

9d

About The Position

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork. Position Summary This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values\: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Saddleback Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities. The Hospice LVN provides intermittent visits to the terminally ill patient and family, providing symptom management, and teaching to maximize quality of life. Coordinates the efforts of the team, including medical, nursing and psychosocial support to provide appropriate care as the patient transitions to the end of life

Requirements

• Minimum 2 year’s relevant experience as an LVN in an acute care setting.
• Current LVN license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

• Home Health, Oncology, and/or Hospice experience preferred
• Electronic Medical Record experience

Responsibilities

• Assesses present and potential needs of patient and family
• Review Plan of Care with patient, family, physician, IDT and review and evaluate
• Review realistic goals of care to ensure continuity and quality of care
• Complete all documentation in a concise, timely manner per agency standards
• Manage symptoms and teach patient/family care management
• Ability to be at work and on time
• Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.
• Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Benefits

• In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.
• Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents.
• We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family.
• Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees