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Job Description

Valley Regional Hospice is currently seeking a part-time outpatient hospice LVN. Outpatient hospice experience is highly preferred, but not required. This position is specifically to assist with the team's on-call needs, ideally on weekdays outside of business hours (M-F, 5pm-8am). Candidates who are seeking an alternative schedule like the one listed in this job description will be prioritized. Part-time hours can vary, and the on-call shifts provide a reimbursement of $5.00/hour for all the hours the employee is available for on-call work. When the employee clocks in (as a call is received), the employee then also receives their regular hourly rate on top of the $5.00/hour rate.

Job Description Summary

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. Outpatient hospice typically takes place in the patient home or in a facility.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Ideally, covering on-call shifts outside of business hours, and responding to on-call needs
• Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
• Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self plan of care.
• Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include hospice aide, MSW, Dietitian or Clinical Supervisor.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
• Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
• On occasion, one may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move patient weight up to 250 pounds lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• 1-3 years nursing experience.
• Experience working in the hospice setting, in an outpatient setting, is preferred but not required.
• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN 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/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

Still not convinced? Here’s some more info about Valley Regional Home Health:

• Competitive Benefits: Eight medical plans to choose from, dental coverage, vision coverage, and other optional plans such as Critical Illness coverage, Short-term Disability coverage, Accident insurance, Life Insurance, and a competitive 401K plan.
• Excellent Support Staff: Our home office is dedicated to clinical support and answering questions. We are available by phone, email or even CHAT to assist our employees with anything they may need.
• Positive Company Culture: We love hosting BBQs, Potlucks and recognizing our employees whether it’s for a job well done or an ‘Employee of the Month’! We acknowledge our team as humans, not robots, and we know how stressful it can be to work in the healthcare industry.