What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVN Field Nurse position at Dignity Care Hospice, Inc.?
```Job Overview```
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Field Nurse to join our team. As a Field Nurse, you will provide essential healthcare services to patients in their homes or other community settings. Your role will involve delivering high-quality care, conducting physical examinations, administering treatments, and educating patients and their families. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.
```Duties```
- Conduct comprehensive physical assessments of patients
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
- Monitor patient vital signs and document observations
- Provide wound care and perform dressing changes
- Assist with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, and feeding
- Educate patients and their families on disease management and self-care techniques
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records
```Experience```
To be successful in this role, you should possess the following skills and qualifications:
- Acute pain management experience
- Proficiency in ophthalmology procedures
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Competence in conducting physical examinations
- Knowledge of inhalation therapies
- Familiarity with hospice care principles
- Ability to manage airways in emergency situations
- Proficient in primary care practices
- Experience using Athenahealth or similar electronic health record systems
If you are a compassionate healthcare professional looking for a rewarding opportunity to provide personalized care to patients in their own environment, we invite you to apply for the position of Field Nurse. Join our team today and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration.
Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 2 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Medical Specialty:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Physical Setting:
- Outpatient
Ability to Relocate:
- Hawthorne, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45 - $50
