Licensed Vocational Nurse

6 days ago

Sacramento, California, United States VITAS Healthcare San Francisco Bay Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our team at VITAS Healthcare San Francisco Bay. As an LVN, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality end-of-life care to our patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities
  • Administer nursing care according to the plan of care to terminally ill patients, in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state where the VITAS program is located.
  • Evaluate patient/family needs and assist in the preparation and execution of the interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient on the team.
  • Perform selected acts in the care of the terminally ill under the supervision of a registered nurse, such as the administration of treatments and medications.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of treatments and monitor patient reactions.
  • Report significant findings or changes in the patient's condition to the registered nurse, Team Manager, or Physician, and document reports in clinical notes.
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment for the patient and family.
  • Document accurate information, including but not limited to clinical notes on interdisciplinary charts.
  • Evaluate patient/family response to care.
  • Utilize 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.
  • Assist the interdisciplinary team in designing and delivering the interdisciplinary plan of care.
  • Establish a therapeutic relationship with patients/families and invite their participation in the plan of care to ensure, as much as possible, their ability to function as independently as possible.
  • Initiate and perform nursing protocols based on patient needs relating to physical comfort and mental well-being, including but not limited to positioning, mobilizing, bowel and bladder elimination, skin and wound care, personal hygiene, and communication.
  • Participate in patient/family teaching during daily care relative to understanding the illness and its treatment, maintaining activities of daily living, self-care, and self-medication, prevention and recognition of complications, and preparation for discharge and follow-up.
  • Plan and carry out a program of professional growth, including but not limited to participating in regularly scheduled in-service programs and appropriate community educational offerings.
  • Cooperate with education and research activities as assigned.
Requirements
  • Graduate of an approved school of Practical/Vocational nursing.
  • Currently licensed to practice nursing in the state of CA.
  • At least one year of satisfactory nursing experience.
  • Equivalent experience may be considered.
  • Must have and maintain transportation to be used for work with required liability insurance and license.
Working Conditions

The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to:

  • Assist in lifting and transferring patients, as required.
  • Lift objects in excess of 20 pounds.
  • Stand or walk in excess of one hour per day.
  • Talk and hear.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include:

  • Close vision.
  • Distance vision.
  • Ability to adjust focus.

The employee will be required to sit and stoop, kneel, and crouch.

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