Licensed Vocational Nurse: Bakersfield and Surrounding Areas

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Why You’ll Love Working With Us


We believe that when we take care of our team, they can provide the best care to our patients — that’s why we invest in your well-being, growth, and success: Your happiness is our happiness — we offer the following benefits for full-time positions:

• Dynamic, team-oriented work environment
• Strong, supportive company culture
• Growth and development opportunities
• Flexible schedules
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mileage reimbursement at current federal rate
• Company vehicle when eligible
• PTO, paid holidays, and sick days
• 401(k)
• And more!

Compassionate Care currently has five office locations (Fresno, Visalia, Modesto, Merced, and Bakersfield) and serves nine counties in California (San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Mariposa, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings and Kern) — and we continue to grow, creating even more opportunities for our team to grow with us.


We are grounded in a culture of respect, compassion, and clinical excellence, recognizing that our employees are the heart of everything we do. Our team stays because they feel supported, valued, and fulfilled by the meaningful impact they make in our patients’ lives every day.


We are seeking career-driven professionals who want stability, growth, and advancement based on merit and performance. Our diverse team reflects the communities we serve and shares a strong commitment to delivering exceptional care with heart.


Join a team where your work is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt every day.


We are currently seeking to fill the Licensed Vocational Nurse position in Bakersfield and surrounding areas:

-Compensation:
-Hourly and Paid Per Visit (PPV) hybrid model (negotiable based on experience, skill level, availability, etc.
-Opportunity to accumulate overtime.

This position 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. The LVN will work with other colleagues and under the guidance of the DPCS.


JOB DESCRIPTION and RESPONSIBILITIES:

-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.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job, The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.


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.



ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
2. Implements a plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
3. Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
4. Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education regarding self-care techniques and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
5. Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.
6. Uses and/or prepares equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently adhering to aseptic technique.
7. Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
8. Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.


The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Experience and Desirable Traits:

-Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
-One year of nursing experience; three years preferred. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
-Sensitivity to patient needs with the ability to express patience and compassion in dealing with them.
-Currently licensed as an LPN//LVN in California
-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.
-Strong commitment to providing the highest quality care.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
-Understand the philosophy of the hospice concept. Also understands the needs of the terminally ill.
-Excellent communication and listening skills.
-Positive, “can-do” attitude.
-Confidence and creative problem-solving skills.
-Flexibility and availability for schedules to include hours outside of standard work week, possible weekend hours.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
2. Has three (3) years nursing experience. Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
3. Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.

Compassionate Care was established in 2003 in Fresno County and has grown into one of California’s most trusted providers of Home Health, Hospice, and In-Home Care services. We are honored to bring compassionate, high-quality care that offers comfort, dignity, and support to the patients and families we serve.


Our team of experienced professionals provides medical, comfort, rehabilitative, and personal care with clinical excellence and genuine compassion. Guided by strong training and a deep heart for service, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in every home we enter.


Join our team and help us make a difference every day—in every patient, every home, and every heart.


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