los angeles, California
LVN Job Opening in los angeles, California - LVN Gerinet Healthcare invites you to join our team. Positions available: Licensed Vocational Nurse ( LVN) Shifts: Per Diem: Flexible hours (some days, nights and weekends) Job Description Summary The LVN floater/per diem Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse Case Manager. 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. Essential Job 1. Provides direct patient care as defined in California Nurse Practice Act. 2. Implements plan of care initiated by the Case Manager or Admission Nurse. 3. Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care. 4. Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self plan of care. 5. Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for hospice interdisciplinary group members. Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietitian, bereavement coordinator, volunteer coordinator or Clinical Supervisor. 6. Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently. 7. Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient's response to 8. Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality management program. 9. Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse. The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. Position Qualifications 1. Graduate of a registered nursing or vocational nursing program. 2. One year nursing experience and community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred. 3. Currently licensed as an LVN in the State of California. 4. Complies with accepted professional standards and practice. 5. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication, and organization skills. 6. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping bending, kneeling and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills. 7. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with California and organization requirements and is in good working order Please send your resume along with a sentence about yourself to los angeles ca california
|
