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In Touch Hospice Care, INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Looking for a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse in San Diego , CA. The 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/RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Provides direct care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care.</li><li>Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.</li><li>Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.</li><li>Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self plan of care.</li><li>Participate in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include hospice aid, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Supervisor.</li><li>Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique.</li><li>Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient's response to treatments/medications.</li><li>Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse.</li><li>Must have reliable transportation to visit patient.</li></ul>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 position.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.</li><li>Three years in nursing experience. Community health/hospice or medical /surgical experience is preferred.</li><li>Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in California.</li><li>Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.</li><li>Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.</li><li>Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.</li><li>Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.</li><li>Understands philosophy oh hospice concept. Also Understands needs of the terminally ill.</li><li>Must have reliable transportation to visit patient.</li></ul>*PAY IS PER VISIT*<ul><li>$30/Visit(New Grad)</li><li>$35/Visit(1 Year Experience)</li><li>$40/Visit(Seasoned)</li></ul>Job Types: Part-time, ContractPay: $30.00 - $40.00 per dayWork Location: In person

Licensed Vocational Nurse

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Licensed Vocational Nurse