Hospice LVN Per Diem El Centro

Job Description

Job Description

About Uni Care: 

Uni Care provides a complete continuum of quality home care services including Home Health, Palliative Care, Hospice and At Home. Our service area includes southern California as well as Yuma, Arizona. 

Uni Care's mission has guided us for 19 years -- to provide outstanding patient care to our diverse community by utilizing effective processes and achieving great customer satisfaction within a patient-centered model of care. 

Why Work for Us: 

Uni Care has a positive workplace environment, diversity, strong collaboration with team members to help our clients/patients and we are hardworking individuals. Uni Care offers opportunities for professional growth and an exceptional benefit package for our full-time employees which includes options for medical insurance, vision and dental, 401k, sick leave, vacation, and holiday pay. The range for this per diem position is $30-$35 per hour.

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. 

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 Manager. 

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. 

How to Apply: 

Please follow the prompts found within this application to apply. During your application process, you may also attach your resume.