Licensed Practical Nurse - San Diego, CA, United States - VITAS Healthcare

VITAS Healthcare San Diego, CA, United States

1 week ago

Full time

Description

The LPN/LVN administers nursing care according to the plan of care to terminally ill patients admitted to the VITAS program, in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the State where the VITAS program is located.

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Provides direct skilled bedside nursing care.

Evaluates patient/family needs and assists in the preparation and execution of the interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient on the team.

Performs selected acts in the care of the terminally ill under the supervision of a registered nurse; Documents reports in clinical notes.

Evaluates patient/family response to care.

Utilizes a wide variety of supportive and technical nursing skills in carrying out specific medical orders for administration of medication, performing specific treatments, monitoring diagnostic, therapeutic, and supportive measures.

Assists the interdisciplinary team in the designing and delivering of interdisciplinary plan of care.

Establishes therapeutic relationship with patients/families and invites their participation in the plan of care to ensure, as much as possible, their being able to function as independently as possible.

Initiates and performs nursing protocols based on patient's needs relating to physical comfort and mental well-being which include, but are not limited to, positioning, mobilizing, bowel and bladder elimination, skin and wound care, personal hygiene and communication.

Participates in patient/family teaching during daily care relative to understanding the illness and its treatment; maintaining of activities of daily living; self-care and self- medication, prevention and recognition of complications and preparation for discharge and follow-up.

Plans and carries out a program of professional growth including, but not limited to, participating in regularly scheduled in-service programs and appropriate community educational offerings.

Participates in Nurse LPN/LVN on-call rotation/schedule as assigned in order to meet the needs of patients and families.
Is willing to work on flexible schedule, i.e., weekends or rotating shifts.
Graduate of an approved school of Practical/Vocational nursing.
Currently licensed to practice nursing in the state where the VITAS program is located.

At least one year of satisfactory nursing experience, at least one year of which is an LPN/LVN in a hospital on an adult medical surgical unit.

RESTRICTIVE GUIDELINES IN CARE DELIVERY
Does NOT make initial patient nursing care assessments.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Stand or walk in excess of one hour per day

VITAS Healthcare is the nation's leading provider of end-of-life care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth. You will be counted on as an expert in your field, and as a valued team member whose efforts are respected and vital to our hospice mission.

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

Pretax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Legal Insurance
Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends.

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