LVN Per Diem / Weekend

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES (partial list)

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 members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. The following is a partial list:

Patient Care

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care.
• Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
• 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 to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Supervisor.
• Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
• Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization’s quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

Communication

• Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given.
• Communicates patient’s needs and any changes to the physician
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient
• Additional Duties
• Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy
• Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required
• Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• BA degree from accredited school of nursing and hospice/palliative care experience preferred, but not required; all CA licenses & BLS/CPR required
• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Currently licensed as an LVN in the State.
• 1-2 years of recent acute care experience preferred
• Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position and/or transfer patient
• Must be a licensed driver with insured in good working order
• Possesses and maintains current BLS/CPR certification.

Schedule

• Per Diem / Weekends
• Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Days and Nights

BENEFITS

• 403B (up to 3% matching)
• Paid Sick Time
• Mileage reimbursement at $0.76 per mile
• On-Call Wait-Time Pay

Work Remotely

• No

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Work Location: In person