Hospice Nurse - LVN - HYBRID

DescriptionJob Title: LVN - Hospice - HYBRID Department: Quality - HospiceAbout the Role: The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. This position operates on a hybrid schedule which will include working at home, doing home visits, and working in-office as needed. What You'll Do: Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care.Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.Assess and provide 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 technique.Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. 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.Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing programThree years nursing experience. Community health/hospice or medical/surgicalexperience is preferredCurrently licensed as an LPN/LVN in CaliforniaComplies with accepted professional standards and practiceDemonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skillsMust be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/ororganization requirements and is in good working orderPossesses and maintains current CPR certificationUnderstands philosophy of hospice concept. Also understands needs of the terminally illYou're great for this role if: Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environmentYou are proficient in Microsoft Excel and Words applicationsBilingual in Cantonese, or MandarinWho We Are: Astrana Health (NASDAQ: ASTH) is a physician-centric, technology-powered healthcare management company. We are building and operating a novel, integrated, value-based healthcare delivery platform to empower our physicians to provide the highest quality of end-to-end care for their patients in a cost-effective manner. Our mission is to combine our clinical experience, best-in-class delivery network, and technological expertise in order to improve patient outcomes, increase access to healthcare, and make the US healthcare system more efficient. Our platform currently empowers over 10,000 physicians to provide care for over 1.2 million patients nationwide. Our rapid growth and unique position at the intersection of all major healthcare stakeholders (payer, provider, and patient) gives us an unparalleled opportunity to combine clinical and technological expertise in order to improve patient outcomes, increase access to quality healthcare, and reduce the waste in the US healthcare system. Our Values: Put Patients First Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams Operate with Integrity & Excellence Be Innovative Work As One Team Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions: This position operates on a hybrid schedule, where you will work at home, in the field, and in office on a weekly basis. The office is located at: 1680 S. Garfield Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801.You will be required to travel to patient homes and hospice/palliative care facilities. You will be reimbursed at the IRS mileage rate.Employee must be able to tolerate sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform different duties. Must be able to deal with busy, high pace work shifts. Pace of work may be rapid and intense especially when faced with deadlines. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.The total compensation target pay range for this role is: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour. The salary range represents our national target range for this role. Astrana Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. If you require assistance in applying for open positions due to a disability, please email us at [email protected] to request an accommodation. Additional Information: The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. #Li-Hybrid