LVN - LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE - OVERNIGHT
Location
Oregon State | United States
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Licensed 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. The LVN respects and promotes the mission, values and vision of VNA Health.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act
- Implements current nursing practice following a patient assessment and an approved plan of care initiated by the Registered Nurse
- 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
- Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for hospice interdisciplinary group members. Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietitian or Hospice Manager
- Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently
- Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications
- Knowledge of state, federal, local and accreditation regulations for the delivery of hospice services
- Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality management program
- Meets daily average productivity standards set by the agency
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Case Manager and Hospice Manager
- Actively participates in Quality management program
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Current and active California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license
- Minimum one year experience required, three years’ experience preferred. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred
- Current CPR certification
- Licensed driver with insured automobile - in accordance with state and/or organization requirements
- Complies with accepted professional standards and practice
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills
- Understands philosophy of hospice concept. Also understands needs of the terminally ill
- Bilingual – Spanish preferred, but not necessary
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to push/pull 50 lbs.
- Ability to stoop, bend, and squat
- Ability to walk up one flight of stairs
- Ability to walk one mile
- Ability to sit for one hour, minimum
- Visual and audio acuity
BENEFITS
Regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for our full benefit package, including:
- Employee dental, vision, basic life, disability and AD&D insurance premiums 100% paid for by VNA Health
- Employees may elect to participate in the medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance, effective on start date
- Paid Time Off (PTO) begins accruing on first day of employment
- Wellness Benef it - $1,000 annual reimbursement to help offset the cost of fitness and wellness expenses (includes yoga, massage, gym membership, alternative treatments, etc.)
- Financial Wellness program that includes a matching 403 (b) Retirement Plan and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Public Transportation 50% reimbursement
- Voluntary benefits, such as pet insurance and Legal Shield
SALARY $35.00 - $37.00 - Hourly - Depending on Experience
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