LVN - Weekends

Hospice of San Joaquin is the oldest not-for-profit hospice of 40 years.  We serve all of San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties.  We are committed to continuing to be the leader in ensuring the quality of the journey, from serious illness through end of life, and to honor our mission by honoring life by ensuring patients and their Caregivers are the focus of everything we do.  We are seeking a Dynamic, self-motivated LVN  who thrives in a fast-paced environment and to support our mission.  

This position is for one of our LVN weekends, working only every other weekend.

POSITION PURPOSE/SUMMARY: Provides skilled nursing care in compliance with the interdisciplinary team plan of care, under the supervision of the Chief Clinical Officer and the direction of the RN Case Manager according to the policies and procedures of Hospice of San Joaquin.

1. Using clinical skills, performs nursing visits; identifies the physical, emotional, physiological, spiritual, and practical needs of the patient and family.

2. Follow the treatment plan established by the Registered Nurse/Case Manager.

3. Follows scope of practice when providing nursing care.

4. Makes recommendations to the Case Manager for action/follow-up of patients.

5. Maintains up-to-date patient records.

6. On an ongoing basis, use clinical skills specific to the Hospice patient population to update the Case Manager and to give suggestions to the IDT for action and follow-up by various team members.

7. Follows universal precautions in delivering patient care.

8. Provides support to families at the time of patient’s death with coordination of services with physician, mortuary, DME, and supplier.

9. Assists family in making the transition from caregiving to bereavement, in coordination with IDT members.

10. Demonstrates creativity in meeting patient/family needs in the home environment.

11. Uses expert nursing judgment and functions as patient advocate, in collaboration with Case Manager, IDT, and primary physician.

INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION/COMMUNICATION: Ensure continuity of care to patients/families by effectively collaborating and communicating with the IDT and the patient/family caregivers.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

1. Health Screening

2. TB Screening

3. Hepatitis B Series offered

4. Background Check

5. Reference Check

6. Drug Screening

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

1. A current license in the State of California as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

2. One year of recent clinical experience dealing with acute care patients preferred. Six months or more of home care or Hospice experience is preferred.

3. Ability to set priorities, organize, and work independently.

4. Knowledge of medications, indications, dosage ranges, side effects and potential toxicity.

5. Skill in nursing practices with an understanding and knowledge of Hospice care and commitment to the philosophy and goals of the program.

6. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

7. CPR training