Weekend LVN - Hospice (40 hours, Wednesday - Sunday)

Company: Yolo Hospice Inc
Location: Davis
Posted on: May 8, 2024

Job Description:

Description:Job DescriptionRanked nationally two years in a row as a Best Places to Work by Modern Healthcare, this growing northern California nonprofit healthcare organization is seeking an experienced and innovative LVN who is squarely focused on collaboration, relationship management, and education. YoloCares (formerly Yolo Hospice) is Joint Commission accredited and the only organization in the Sacramento region to be accepted into the esteemed National Partnership for Hospice Innovation.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSMust be able to work all weekends on both Saturday and SundayProvides ongoing professional nursing care for each assigned patient. Regularly reevaluates patient nursing needs and related patient/family support needs. Reports findings to supervisor and updates problems.Responsible for overseeing physical and emotional care of each assigned patient by teaching needed nursing care and support skills to patient and/or involved family caregivers, per nursing assessment and per patients Plan of Care.Provides instructions regarding medication, activity, diet, symptom management, safety, expected disease progression and the dying process in accordance with the patients Plan of Care with Attending Physician input.Provides appropriate aftercare for each patient at the time of his or her death.Requirements:JOB QUALIFICATIONSA current license in the State of California as an LVN.Three (3) years of recent clinical experience is required. Experience in home care or hospice care is preferred.Must demonstrate strong clinical skills an understanding of, and commitment to, the general philosophy and goals of hospice care.Must be CPR certifiedYoloCares is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.by Jobble

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