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LVN / Licensed Vocational Nurse – Hospice

LVN / Licensed Vocational Nurse – Hospice

CompanyBrightSpring Health Services
LocationSan Diego, CA, USA
Salary$32 – $36
TypeFull-Time
DegreesAssociate’s
Experience LevelMid 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