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LVN, Healthcare Nursing Jobs in Springs, South Africa at Sevahospice
Location: Springs
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Seva Hospice is a locally owned and operated company of experienced hospice providers with a desire to serve the communities we live and work in. Due to growth, we are looking for an experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our dynamic team serving Tuolumne, Calaveras and Amador counties. This is a part-time after hours, on-call position 12:00 am – 8:00 am.
Your presence and services should bring comfort to the person who faces the end of their lives and help them reach acceptance and peace of mind. A compassionate nature and excellent interpersonal skills will make you a good candidate for this position. Our goal is to help patients live their final days with dignity and comfort.
Benefits
Competitive hourly pay
Focused One to One patient care
Flexible schedule
Medical benefits
401k matching
Continued education
Supportive and friendly work environment
Skills
Minimum one year nursing experience, hospice or home health preferred
Knowledge of nursing care processes and medication guidelines/side-effects
Committed to safety precautions and high ethical standards
Proficient in reading/writing English, bilingual a plus (Spanish preferred)
Sound judgement and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and a compassionate nature
Cool-tempered and patient
Emotional/mental stability and stamina
Additional Requirements
CA Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse license required
Current CPR certification required
Must have reliable transportation and auto insurance
Responsibilities
Provides direct patient care, including specialized duties related to end of life care.
Follow the plan of care and provide treatments, support and comfort according to individual patient’s needs.
Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self plan of care.
Work collaboratively with the members of the interdisciplinary team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.
Alleviate symptoms to the patient’s desired level of comfort and help in administering medication. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization’s quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
Notify a doctor for a patient’s condition when deemed necessary.
Assist patients and their families with paperwork.
Maintain accurate records.
Help relatives cope with the upcoming loss and provide post-mortem support.
Participate in after hours on-call, holiday and weekend rotations.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Title: LVN, Healthcare Nursing
Company: Sevahospice
Location: Springs, South Africa
Category: Nursing (Healthcare Nursing)
