Licensed Vocational Nurse - Hospice - Full Time - Central Coast

Bridge Home Health & Hospice Salinas, CA, US

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$23 - $30 / hour

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Req #574

Job Description Summary

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.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education regarding self-care techniques and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Clinical Manager.
Uses and/or prepares equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently adhering to aseptic technique.
Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) of this job. The incumbent(s) may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in the description.

Job Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
Has three (3) years nursing experience. Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.
Possess and maintain valid CPR certification.
Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
Must possess a valid California Driver’s License with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

Physical Requirements:

The ability to sit occasionally for 1-3 hours.
The ability to frequently stand for 3-6 hours.
The ability to occasionally drive/ operate foot control for 1-3 hours.
The ability to walk intermittently on level and or unlevel surface for less than 1 hour.
The ability to intermittently bend or climb for less than 1 hour.
The ability to occasionally twist, kneel, crouch and crawl for 1-3 hours.
The ability to lift 50 pounds frequently for 3-6 hours.
The ability to lift greater than 50 pounds occasionally for 1-3 hours.
The ability to carry up to 50 pounds frequently for 3-6 hours.
The ability to carry greater than 50 pounds occasionally for 1-3 hours.
The ability to push up to 50 pounds frequently for 3-6 hours.
The ability to push greater than 50 pounds occasionally for 1-3 hours.
The ability to pull up to 50 pounds frequently for 3-6 hours.
The ability to pull greater than 50 pounds occasionally for 1-3 hours.

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