LVN - Orange County; Per Diem

Position

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

Orange County, CA

Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor

Registered Nurse

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 team members to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
• Assesses and provides 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 to the interdisciplinary group, including hospice aide, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietitian or Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management and evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
• Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Three years of nursing experience; community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State.
• 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 and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Understands philosophy of hospice concept and the needs of the terminally ill.
• Valid LVN license. BLS certification preferred.

• Flexible schedule.
• Training & development.
• Continuing education credits.
• Medical specialty:
  Hospice & Palliative Medicine.