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PIH Health Whittier Hospital
License Vocational Nurse (LVN) Outpatient Hospice, Full-Time, 8:30 PM-5:00PM
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$66,078 / year median in California
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Under the guidance of the registered nurse, performs basic nursing procedures and skilled hospice care for patients certified as having a terminal illness who have elected the Hospice benefit. The LVN also provides supportive care to patients families and/or significant others. PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation's top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , or Instagram . Required Skills Ability to work well with people, ability to organize and make effective use of time. Compassion and empathy coupled with clinical knowledge to assist patients with terminal care needs. With consideration to age, employee utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological, educational and environmental needs to patient/significant others when administering care. Competent to complete basic nursing procedures. Cognizant of home health standards and practices. Basic computer knowledge and abilities. Required Experience Current California license as an LVN. Renewal every two years in good standing. A minimum of one year prior professional nursing experience. Experience with EMR system preferred Current CPR card. Current California driver's license and valid auto insurance. Address 12401 Washington Blvd. Salary 29.00-46.75 Shift Days Zip Code 90602