LVN / Licensed Vocational Nurse – Hospice
| Company | BrightSpring Health Services |
|---|---|
| Location | San Diego, CA, USA |
| Salary | $32 – $36 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program with current licensure to practice in state of operation
- Three years nursing experience. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred
- Knowledge of the hospice philosophy of care
- Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence
- 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
- Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to hospice patients, including appropriate pain/symptom management
- Implement nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and plan of care
- Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services
- Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education
- Participate in coordination of hospice services
- Provide appropriate pain/symptom management and evaluate patient response to treatments/medications
- Participate in professional growth and development opportunities and quality assessment activities
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Three years nursing experience. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred