Job Description:

Resource, LVN

Job Location

US-CA-Escondido

Overview

The Elizabeth Hospice is San Diego's oldest non-profit hospice of 40 years. We are growing and looking for talented individuals to join our high performing team and support our mission. We serve all of San Diego county and south Riverside county with multiple hospice office locations.

Our Mission: To enhance the quality of life for those nearing the end of life's journey and for those who grieve.

We place a high importance on our employees and reward staff in several ways such as:

Competitive hospice industry compensation
• Benefits package with multiple plan offerings and generous employer contribution


• 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match


• Supportive work culture which encourages work life balance


• Substantial Paid Time Off, paid holidays & birthday benefit


• Employee development program managed by in-house education department to support individualized orientation and professional growth needs.


• Tuition Reimbursement program


• Monthly mileage reimbursement


• Employee Referral Program


• Business casual attire for office staff

Responsibilities

Provides professional nursing care under supervision of RN for assigned patients across the life span (perinatal, pediatrics, and adults) according to established standards and practice. Participates as a team member of the admissions team to ensure appropriate resources to all internal/external customers. Follows The Elizabeth Hospice rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards addressed in the Compliance Program. Responsible for carrying out the mission, vision, values and quality commitment of The Elizabeth Hospice.

Job Duties/Knowledge/Job Performance:

• Assists RN in independently analyzing situation, anticipating problem areas and taking appropriate course of action.


• Evaluates the response of patient, relative to the expected outcomes in a safe and timely manner.


• Provides support to field staff with EMR entries and troubleshooting.


• Performs licensed nurse skills as stated in basic skills checklist, policies and procedures, standards of care, critical competencies based on scope of practice.


• Under the supervision of the RN, implements and documents teaching plan based on: mutually assessed needs of patient and family, in a timely manner, teaching strategy suitable for the learning ability and cultural background of the patient and family .


• Documents completely all care provided to patient including telephone interaction with other staff members. Charting standards are followed.


• Enters or retrieves data from established computer files either at site of care or remotely


• Orients, instructs and trains assigned personnel.


• Performs Phlebotomy as needed.


• Provides support to agency in completion of assigned audit and other office duties as assigned.


• Will be cross-trained in Clinical, Triage, Access Center and as a Program Representative.

DEGREE OF TRAVEL:

• Travel required for patient


• Occasional travel for educational

Work hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm Thursday thru Monday or Wednesday thru SUnday

Weekend Commitment: Every weekend

Qualifications

• Vocational/Specialized Training


• Preferred experience of 1-2 years in acute care setting, home health or hospice.


• Current California LVN license.


• Ability to answer phones, maintain patient charts, and schedule appointments.


• Phlebotomy certification preferred.


• Prefer CHPLN certification.


• Bilingual/Bicultural English/Spanish a plus


• Current California driver's license and proof of insurance required.


• A minimum of Intermediate proficiency in Office applications and computerized clinical documentation system.

"The Elizabeth Hospice is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law."