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Hospice Of San Joaquin LVN - PM Shift in Stockton, California
Hospice of San Joaquin is the oldest not-for-profit hospice of 40 years. We serve all of San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties. We are committed to continuing to be the leader in ensuring the quality of the journey, from a serious illness to the end of life, and to honor our mission by honoring life by ensuring patients and their Caregivers are the focus of everything we do. We are seeking a Dynamic skilled, self-motivated LVN Nurse - PM Shift who thrives in a fast-paced environment and to support our mission.
Hourly range - $31.76 - $32.40
POSITION PURPOSE/SUMMARY: Presents the benefits and appropriate use of Hospice of San Joaquin Services including all services lines to the community, patients, families, physicians, SNF’s, ALFs, Memory Care Units, Discharge Planners, Social Workers, students, and anyone who may benefit from the knowledge and support. Provides consultations as requested by healthcare partners. In collaboration with the IDT assists with the completion of the hospice election, and informed consent. As a member of the IDT ensures patients who reside in facilities have comprehensive, up-to-date medical records. Participates in QAPI. Provides Crisis Care, tuck in admissions, marketing at facilities, nursing visits. A supportive resource for the Patient Access team and the Clinical team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides education about Hospice of San Joaquin and all service lines in various environments including via phone, in patients’ homes, facilities, acute care facilities, physicians’ offices, and clinics.
In collaboration with the IDT counsels patients, patient families and/or patients representatives, and community partners to ensure timely access to Hospice of San Joaquin services and service lines. Positive interaction and education strengthen community relationships and knowledge.
Conducts daily facility visits to ensure clinical records are accurate, comprehensive, and assists in collaboration with the IDT and patient care needs. Uses facility chart audit tool for each patient chart audited. At the daily facility, visits offer to counsel any community member who may need information about Hospice of San Joaquin services or service lines.
Develops and maintains facility community partner’s preference list including contact information, and facility-specific information detailing the needs of each facility in collaboration with the IDT. Works collaboratively with community facility partners to ensure survey preparedness as related to Hospice.
Communicates daily with the Intake Department, Director of Patient Access, and IDT to facilitate an environment of teamwork. Also communicates as needed with Pacific Palliative Care.
Utilizes Hospice of San Joaquin’s information systems for service contact documentation.
Provides consultation outcome information to community partners in a timely fashion.
Documents customer satisfaction and utilizes feedback information for continuous quality improvement.
Acts as a facility contact for all education, billing, and medical records support.
Maintains a professional appearance of self and work area; exhibits appropriate behavior with customers/participants and staff, i.e. respectful, courteous, supportive and professional at all times.
Ensures HIPPA compliance.
Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Patient Access or designee.
Adhere to all Hospice of San Joaquin Policies and Procedures including the Hospice of San Joaquin Compliance manual.
QUALITY ASSESSMENT/IMPROVEMENT AND UTILIZATION REVIEW:
Ensures compliance with the program plan, assuring quality service and appropriate utilization of resources.
Participates in Quality Assessment/Improvement and Utilization Review activities as requested by the administration.
Incorporates results of AQ/AI and Utilization Review studies in nursing practice.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be compliant with respect to nondiscrimination under the Hospice of San Joaquin Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual. Additionally, the individual must be able to meet with individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
A current license in the State of California as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
One-year recent clinical experience dealing with acute care patients preferred. Six months or more of home care or Hospice experience preferred.
Ability to set priorities, organize, and work independently.
Knowledge of medications, indications, dosage ranges, side effects, and potential toxicity.
Skill in nursing practices with understanding and knowledge of Hospice care and commitment to the philosophy and goals of the program.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
CPR training
Spanish Speaking Preferred
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIREMENTS:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing in the State of California as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. One year of recent clinical experience dealing with acute care patients preferred. Six months or more of home care or Hospice experience preferred. Knowledge of advancing chronic and life-limiting illness signs/symptoms; treatment interventions and familiarity of medications used for symptom management and comfort care is necessary. Experience with Hospice services and knowledge of hospice regulatory requirements and Medicare COP guidelines is preferable. Can work independently, demonstrates excellent organizational and presentation skills, is detail-oriented, customer-focused, and is able to speak persuasively in public. Must possess computer skills, and the ability to learn and assimilate the clinical computer program system is required. Can handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, is flexible, and uses time and resources efficiently to accomplish work objectives. Must be able to work in a high-stress environment(s) or with customers, staff, or community who are under stress while maintaining a positive work attitude. Demonstrates ability to consistently deliver on obligations and promises to customers. Relationships with health care facilities or medical professionals in Hospice of San Joaquin service area are preferable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand, bend at the waist, walk, climb stairs, have good manual hand dexterity, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell. Must not have any back lifting/moving restrictions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus. Must be able to drive distances in service area utilizing freeways as needed, 90% travel is necessary on a daily basis.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level is similar to conditions found in an office, hospital, or home environment.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Excellent verbal, written, and customer service communication skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, managers, physicians, customers, and the general public. Demonstrated ability to write in a clear, understandable, and concise manner.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense, understand and carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Possess reliable transportation, current California driver’s license, and automobile insurance which meets California state standards at hire, at each renewal period and maintain a safe driving record. Possess a license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of California.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Health Screening
TB Screening
Hepatitis B Series offered
Background Check
Reference Check
Drug Screening
Immunization records
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Ability and willingness to drive own vehicle, have a valid California driver’s license and have automobile insurance that meets State standards. All employees, volunteers, consultants, and consultant volunteers who drive need to provide Hospice of San Joaquin with evidence of insurance. This is necessary to be covered on the agency’s non-owned auto policy.
Ability to safely maneuver equipment (wheelchairs, etc.) and assist family/caregivers with transferring and ambulating patients when necessary.
Implements personnel policies as they relate to nursing staff.
We offer a great benefits package to our staff such as:
Competitive hospice industry compensation
Benefits package with multiple plan offerings and generous employer contribution
401(k) Retirement plan with employer match
AFLAC insurance plans
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Fitness Center membership discount
Employee Assistance Programs (ESP)
Supportive work culture which encourages work life balance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Monthly mileage reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
If you are interested in being part of a dynamic team and to help us continue to be the leader in ensuring the quality of the journey, from a serious illness through end of life and to honor our mission by honoring life by ensuring patients and their Caregivers are the focus of everything we do, we encourage you to apply. To learn more about Hospice of San Joaquin, please visit our website at: www.hospiceofsanjoaquin.org