On-call LVN - Monday - Thursday 4:30p - 8:30a

Description

Job Title: On-call Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Job Schedule: Monday through Thursday

Job Summary:

Primary function is to provide nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for patients of all ages in their place of

residence, coordinate care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, patient, family, and referring agency.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

Works in patients’ place of residence in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases; ability

to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency calls.

Physical and Mental Effort:

Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients. Requires working under some stressful

conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient and family

individualized psycho-social needs. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.

Essential Functions:

• Under the direction of the RN, assists in identifying the patient’s physical, psycho-social, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation clinical record, team report, and evaluations.
• Participates in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the POC.
• Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Assures the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.
• Provides effective communication to the patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, and communication notes and evaluations.
• Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.
• Promotes the Hospice philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Requirements

Job Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational/Practical Nursing.

Licensure: State license as a Licensed Vocational/Practical nurse, or a multi-state license issued by a member of the National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). Current driver’s license.

Experience: Two year experience as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting, Hospice experience, preferred.

Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.

Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.