Job Description

Overview

Brookdale Hospice is seeking a prn after hour LVN for the San Jose, Redwood City and Fremont area. Make Lives Better Including Your Own.

The happiness of those we serve is dependent on the happiness of our associates, so you'll receive competitive compensation and a benefits package with additional perks designed to make you smile. The work you do will be challenging yet rewarding. But you'll earn more than a paycheck; you can enjoy opportunities to grow your career, as well as ongoing programs catered to your health, financial, mental, and emotional needs. Most of all, we believe you can find purpose, meaning, and the chance to be a part of something bigger than yourself.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

We believe that in order to best serve our residents and patients, we need to first serve our associates. One way we do that is through our benefits. Our offerings include, but are not limited to:

Full-time and part-time associate benefits:

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Benefit plan package

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

Associate Compassion Fund

Associate Discounts

Identity theft protection

Pet savings and insurance plans

Voluntary benefits available

Full-time associate benefits:

Extensive Insurance Plans, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account and more.

Paid Time Off

Adoption Benefit

Tuition Reimbursement

Company-provided life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)

Voluntary STD and LTD

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsible for following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.
* Follows the plan of care, providing treatments and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.
* Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care.
* Implements current nursing practices following a comprehensive assessment and plan of care.
* Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
* Assesses and provides 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, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Supervisor.
* Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic techniques.
* Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patientu2019s response to treatments/medications.
* Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications

Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program. Minimum of one (1) year experience as a licensed nurse.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements
Must be licensed as an LPN/LVN in good standing in the state(s) where he/she will be providing services.Meets all additional requirements for hire including state specific requirements. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or Organization requirements and is in good working order.

Management/Decision Making
Uses limited independent judgment to make decisions based on precedents and established guidelines. Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents. Knows when to refer issues to supervisor and when to handle them personally.

Knowledge and Skills
Has a working knowledge of a skill or discipline that requires basic analytic ability. Has an overall understanding of the work environment and process. Has working knowledge of the organization. Expresses verbal and written communication in a clear, positive and cooperative manner. Ability to learn the hospice regulations and requirements, governmental regulations and CHAP standards. Complies with accepted professional standards and practice. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organizational skills. Understands principles of pain/symptom management. Must be able to function in a stressful work environment. Ability to market and deal tactfully with customers and the community.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

* Standing
* Walking
* Sitting
* Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
* Reach with hands and arms
* Climb or balance
* Stoop, kneel, crouch crawl
* Talk or hear
* Taste or smell
* Ability to lift: up to 50 pounds
* Vision
* Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
* Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
* On-Call on an as needed basis
* Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
* Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or lifting residents
* Exposure to latex
* Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
* Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards
* Requires Travel: Occasionally

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.