LVN - FCS HOSPICE

Salary Range: $26.5700 - $40.8500 /hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of a registered nurse, provides care within the scope of the Vocational Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards. Assists in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Follows patient identification procedures, provides appropriate information for all patient procedures, and collects and handles specimens. Assesses and implements prescribed interventions for the patient. Implements and documents discharge plan for each patient. Recognizes that ethical/legal/medical dilemmas exist in the nursing practice and confers with the appropriate resource personnel when making ethical nursing decisions. Participates in maintaining a safe patient care environment. Assist with the care and maintenance of department equipment. Complete and accurate charting of patient records. Complete and accurate record keeping of equipment and quality measures. Collaborate with other disciplines of the health care team to ensure the delivery of care across the continuum, providing timely, safe and quality care. Responsible for providing a safe, HIPAA compliant environment for the patient and the staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years of experience in a healthcare care facility
• Basic keyboarding skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology

Hospice: 

Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred.  Understands philosophy of hospice concept.  Also understands needs of the terminally ill.  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.

License Required

• Current LVN License to practice in the State of California

Certifications Required

• Current BLS Certification

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