Licensed P/V Nurse at Kindred at Home - Hospice Division in Palm Desert, California

Job Description:

Responsibilities

We’re looking for a Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse to join our team.

You will report to the Executive Director or Administrator but work under the direction of the Registered Nurse to provide direct skilled bedside nursing care. You will actively participate in the coordination of all aspects of the patient’s hospice care.

• You’ll provide direct patient care services to hospice patients and supportive care to the patient’s family with a reasonable case load


• You’ll evaluate patient/family needs and assist in the preparation and execution of the plan of care for each patient


• You’ll report findings or changes in the patient’s condition to the Registered Nurse, interdisciplinary team and referring physician and document all reports

• Compassionate, kind and empathetic to your patients and their families


• Graduate of an approved school of Practical Nursing with a current nursing license to practice in the state of requested employment


• 1+ years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, or oncology preferred