Volunteer Coordinator - Hospice jobs in Bakersfield, CA

****Must have Hospice Experience****

****Bilingual Preferred****

Radiant Care Hospice is a great company with a great staff! We are looking for an experienced LVN with Hospice experience to join our team to conduct patient visits in LA County, OC county and San Bernardino County. If you are at all interested, please apply!

We believe in providing compassionate care with uncompromising service and clinical excellence. Our nurses see patients and clients in their homes or places of residence. Our team provides skilled pain management for the patient, but also emotional support, spiritual care, and grief support for family members following the death of a loved one.

Job Description Summary

The Licensed 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.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• 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, OT, PT, MSW, ST, 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.

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

• Three years nursing experience. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred.

• Currently licensed in California as an LVN.

• Bilingual Candidates Preferred- (English/Spanish)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine
• Wound Care

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Completion bonus

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Wofford Heights, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road