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Hospice and Palliative Care of California

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARYThe Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES1. Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care.2. Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.3. Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.4. Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self plan of care.5. Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Supervisor.6. Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique.7. Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient&rsquo;s response to treatments/medications.8. Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.9. Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS1. Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.2. Three years nursing experience. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred.3. Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in California.4. Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.5. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.6. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.7. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.8. Understands philosophy of hospice concept. Also understands needs of the terminally ill.Pay: From $40.00 per hourExpected hours: 8 &ndash; 20 per weekBenefits:<ul><li>Flexible schedule</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Do you have experience documenting/charting using the HospiceMD platform?</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Ho: 1 year (Required)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>Spanish, Farsi, Chinese, or Vietnamese (Required)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>Professional liability insurance (Required)</li><li>CPR, BLS, or first aid certificate (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: On the road

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARYThe registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individual and families within their homes and communities.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIESPatient Care1. Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).2. Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process and as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.3. Assesses and evaluates patient&rsquo;s status by:A. Writing and initiating plan of careB. Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needsC. Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary4. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.5. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.6. Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.7. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician&rsquo;s plan of care.8. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.9. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.10. Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient&rsquo;s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.11. Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.Communication1. Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient&rsquo;s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.2. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient&rsquo;s needs and reports changes in the patient&rsquo;s condition; obtains/receives physicians&rsquo; orders as required.3. Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.4. Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.5. Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.6. Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.7. Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.8. Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.Additional Duties1. Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.2. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and servicesare available.3. Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required.4. Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and inservice classes.5. Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.6. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS1. Graduate of a National League of Nursing accredited school of nursing.2. Current licensure in California and current CPR certification.3. Registered nurses shall have a minimum of (a) one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse within the last three (3) years OR (b) have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing and a current RN license. Minimum of two years&rsquo; experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred.4. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.5. Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising hospice aides.6. Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.7. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.8. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping bending, kneeling and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.Pay: From $50.00 per hourExpected hours: 8 &ndash; 20 per weekBenefits:<ul><li>Flexible schedule</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Do you have experience documenting/charting using the HospiceMD platform?</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Hospice: 1 year (Required)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>Spanish, Farsi, Chinese, or Vietnamese (Required)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>Professional liability insurance (Required)</li><li>CPR, BLS, or first aid or certificate (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: On the road

Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) and Case Manager for Hospice

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARYThe registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individual and families within their homes and communities.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIESPatient Care1. Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).2. Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process and as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.3. Assesses and evaluates patient&rsquo;s status by:A. Writing and initiating plan of careB. Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needsC. Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary4. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.5. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.6. Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.7. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician&rsquo;s plan of care.8. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.9. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.10. Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient&rsquo;s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.11. Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.Communication1. Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient&rsquo;s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.2. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient&rsquo;s needs and reports changes in the patient&rsquo;s condition; obtains/receives physicians&rsquo; orders as required.3. Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.4. Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.5. Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.6. Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.7. Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.8. Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.Additional Duties1. Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.2. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and servicesare available.3. Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required.4. Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and inservice classes.5. Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.6. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS1. Graduate of a National League of Nursing accredited school of nursing.2. Current licensure in California and current CPR certification.3. Registered nurses shall have a minimum of (a) one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse within the last three (3) years OR (b) have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing and a current RN license. Minimum of two years&rsquo; experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred.4. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.5. Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising hospice aides.6. Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.7. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.8. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping bending, kneeling and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.Pay: From $50.00 per hourExpected hours: 8 &ndash; 20 per weekBenefits:<ul><li>Flexible schedule</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Do you have experience documenting/charting using the HospiceMD platform?</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Hospice: 1 year (Required)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>Spanish, Farsi, Chinese, or Vietnamese (Required)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>Professional liability insurance (Required)</li><li>CPR, BLS, or first aid certificate (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: On the road

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Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) and Case Manager for Hospice

Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) and Case Manager for Hospice

Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) and Case Manager for Hospice