Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Job Description
Job Description
Are you someone who has a passion for helping others? Join the EZ Comfort Hospice Care team and make a difference every day to patients and families coping with end-of-life illness.
About Us
EZ Comfort Hospice Care is a hospice provider for terminally ill patients. Every employee on our team is a valued member, it takes a team to provide great hospice care.
Job Summary
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) performs skilled nursing care for terminally ill patients in their home in accordance with the plan of care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The LVN assists with provision of services that reflect the philosophy and standards of care of the hospice program.
***We are looking for LVNs to service patients in the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita, Simi Valley and North Los Angeles area at this time***
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing
Current license to practice in California and CPR
Prefer minimum one year recent nursing experience in acute, long-term care, or home care/hospice
Must have demonstrated patient teaching skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be self-directed; able to work without the direct presence of a supervisor
Must have a strong sense of initiative and urgency in addressing unexpected patient crises
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and company requirements and in good working order
Reliable, dependable, excellent work ethics
Why should you apply?
Excellent growth opportunities
Variable/flexible shifts
The opportunity to make a difference
Pay
Per diem, based on experience
Job Type: Per Diem
Salary: $30.00 to $40.00/per diem