Licensed Vocational Nurse

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

• Provides direct care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care.
• Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
• Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self plan of care.
• 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.
• Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient's response to treatments/medications.
• Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse.
• Must have reliable transportation to visit patient.

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

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Three years in nursing experience. Community health/hospice or medical /surgical experience is preferred.
• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in California.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Understands philosophy oh hospice concept. Also Understands needs of the terminally ill.
• Must have reliable transportation to visit patient.

*PAY IS PER VISIT*

• $30/Visit(New Grad)
• $35/Visit(1 Year Experience)
• $40/Visit(Seasoned)

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per day

Work Location: In person