Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Hospice

Company: Mission Healthcare Services Inc
Location: Oxnard
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Are you looking for a workplace where you can make a difference and feel supported? Mission Healthcare, a Family of Companies is a culture-driven organization in the business of caring. As an industry leader, our team delivers high-quality, personalized home health, hospice, and palliative care services to over 5,000 patients daily. Our mission statement is to take care of people and we take pride in putting our employee's first. We've been awarded as a 2021 Top Workplace and we're proud of our 4.5-star Glassdoor rating! Mission Healthcare Family of Companies includes Mission Home Health, Mission Hospice, Moniker Hospice, Healthy Living at Home, Tender Care, Sun Tree, Hands of Hope, Advanced Healthcare Services, One Care and Compass at Home. We are a company that truly invests in our people and what we do, and we never lose sign of the impact we're making. If you are committed to making an impact on the lives of others Mission Healthcare offers competitive benefits to support your career, well-being, and future. ABOUT THE JOB Service Line: Hospice Job Title/Position: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LVN) Reports To: Branch Director Position Objective 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. Job Duties/Knowledge * Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.
* Implements plan of care initiated by the clinician.
* Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
* Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education 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, and Dietitian) to the clinician and/or clinical manager.
* Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
* Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* Must be supervised by RN monthly per agency policy. Qualifications * Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
* Three years nursing experience preferred. Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
* Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the State.
* Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
* Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
* Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and organization requirements and is in good working order.
* Possess and maintains current BLS Hands On CPR Certification.
* Blood Draw and/or IV Certified.
* Travel - This is a traveling position. Must maintain a valid driver's license, active auto insurance meeting state minimum requirements and an operational vehicle. Why choose Mission Healthcare? Passionate company culture Competitive Pay Paid Holidays (Full time only) Accrued Vacation Time Accrual Sick Leave Program Development & Continued Education Team Licensing Assistance Team Support Electronic medical records & mobile devices Employee Referral Program Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage (available the 1st day of month following date of hire) 401(k) Plan Flex & Dependent Care Spending Accounts Company Paid Life Insurance Supplemental Life, AD&D, Accident, Critical Care & Cancer Insurance EOE - M/F/Disabled/Veterans - Reasonable Accommodation It is our business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

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