LVN Full-Time
LVN Full-Time
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Job Description
JOIN A TEAM THAT IS COMPACT IN SIZE YET LARGE OF HEART
Hospice of the North Coast hires passionate individuals eager to join our agencys mission: to deliver compassionate personalized care to patients and their families during end-of-life transitions. We hire individuals who wish to thrive on playing a unique role in a persons life. They are compassionate clinicians and administrative staff who take pride in serving as advocates for each and every patient and who are fulfilled by being part of a very intimate stage of life. Collectively we serve patients their families and the community. Are you looking for a fulfilling role that will allow you to make a difference in a patients life Please apply today!
Looking for an LVN- Full-Time Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm-some weekends (rotational weekend support) and holidays required (1 major and 1 minor holiday)
Position Summary:
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse the Hospice Licensed Vocational Nurse provides skilled nursing and palliative care for assigned hospice patients. The LVN works cooperatively with the other members of the Interdisciplinary Hospice Team. Provides intermittent visits or shifts of skilled nursing care performs prescribed medical treatments including pain management and symptom control provides nursing observations provides teaching regarding the expected course of the disease care techniques and other health measures to the patient family or other primary care giver and participates in the care plan development and implementation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of vocational/practical nursing.
Credentials:
Current CA license. Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care preferred.
Experience:
At least one years experience as an LVN.
Core Competencies:
Demonstrated competency in performance of skilled nursing functions. Ability to work with dying patients and their families. Possesses a sympathetic attitude toward caring for the hospice patient and demonstrates positive communication skills in interacting with other members of the hospice team. Proficiency in Microsoft Windows 11 operating system.
Other:
Valid drivers license reliable transportation and auto insurance.
EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDES:
**Health insurance coverage Medical/Dental/Vision 100% paid by employer
**Matching 401K plan
**Free Life Insurance/LTD plan
**Continuous professional and clinical training
**Generous PTO accrual
**Holiday Pay
**EAP - Employee Assistance Program
**Small service area
**Optional Aflac supplemental insurance
Hospice of the North Coast is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status race color sex religion gender identity national origin or disability status.
Disclaimer: For all our employees we conduct pre-employment drug and physical tests as well as background checks that include criminal records employment history education verification and an OIG exclusion review.
Employment Type
Full-Time
