Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Job Description
**PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT A LICENSED NURSE IN CA
We are a Hospice Agency in Valencia that is looking for a self motivated, compassionate RN or LVN Hospice Patient Coordinator.
The job requires the ability to utilize a PC, Printer, multi-line telephone, and other related office equipment.
LVN Will work from office. We do not offer work remotely.
Responsibilities
Schedule is Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm.
Coordinates the patient’s and families care and services including those of the team, social worker, home health aide and physician
Responds necessary information to the Director of Nursing
Monitors the re-certification / re-authorization process
Ensures and documents appropriate use of the medications, durable medical equipment and supplies
Educates patients, families and other caregivers
Appropriately utilizes the skills and resources of contract personnel such as PT, OT, Podiatrist and Pharmacy
Provides appropriate care plan and integrates care plans as needed
Participates in routine chart reviews
Attends regularly scheduled in-services and educational conferences.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Must be LVN.
2. Must have a minimum of 1-year Hospice or Home Health Care experience, (ability to use HospiceMD Software)
3. Must possess typing and other clerical skills.
4. Fluent in English/Spanish speaking and writing.
JOB TYPE: Full-time
Salary: Starting at $60,000 per year PLUS Mileage and Bonuses.
Benefits:
Free parking
Paid time off
Medical specialties:
Home Health
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Standard shift:
Day shift
Weekly schedule:
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
Santa Clarita, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Home health/Hospice care: 1 year (Required)
Medical terminology: 1 year (Required)
Computer skills: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person