Life-Changing Service
Bella Terra Home Health and Hospice of the Desert is committed to providing comfort, compassion, and care to those we serve. Whether at home or in a facility, we hope to enhance the quality of life for your loved one.
We are a dedicated team of local professionals focused on delivering personalized home health and hospice care with an emphasis on quality and excellence.
Bella Terra Home Health and Hospice of the Desert is growing and looking for experienced, compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our team! As a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with Bella Terra, you will have the opportunity to to advance your career while receiving strong compensation and excellent benefits.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is responsible for being available after hours to provide 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.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.
- 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, MSW, ST, Dietitian or Clinical Supervisor.
- Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
- Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
- Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Three years nursing experience. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
- Active CA LVN License
- Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
- 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.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
- Understands philosophy of hospice concept. Also understands needs of the terminally ill.
Why Bella Terra Home Health and Hospice of the Desert Home Health & Hospice?
Bella Terra Home Health and Hospice of the Desert is part of the Cornerstone Group with about 75 home health and hospice agencies throughout the country. While we are part of a large family, we operate as a local team. We understand we are nothing without great employees! It is through our team’s dedication to deliver life changing service that we become the “provider of choice” in the community that we serve. Join a culture of high performers who are on a mission to create the best Home Health and Hospice agency in the Coachella Valley!
What makes us unique? At Bella Terra Home Health and Hospice of the Desert, we foster an environment where clinicians and staff members have an unprecedented level of freedom to create and implement the programs that will best serve their patients and communities. We operate with the Core Values of CAPLICO in mind:
- Celebration
- Accountability
- Passion for Learning
- Love One Another
- Intelligent Risk Taking
- Customer Second
- Ownership
We’d love to meet with you if you are passionate about giving exceptional patient care and creating the best Home Health and Hospice agency in the Coachella Valley!
Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Nursing: 3 years (Preferred)
- Hospice: 1 year (Preferred)
- Home Health: 1 year (Preferred)
- Home Care Home Base: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CA LVN License (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road