Kaweah Health·Visalia, California
Provide holistic hospice care to terminally ill patients and their families in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Monitor patient conditions, report changes to the RN Case Manager, and assist in implementing quality care guidelines.
Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California.
With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics.
Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.
It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health.
We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater.
Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing.
Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.
Benefits Eligible Full-Time Benefit Eligible Work Shift Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America) Department 7310 Hospice Under the direction of the registered nurse or other licensed independent practitioner, and within the LVN scope of practice, the purpose of this position is to protect and promote health, prevent illness and injury, and alleviate suffering by providing holistic care to patients and families served.
Qualifications: License /Certification Required: CA Licensed Vocational Nurse BLS
Experience Preferred: Hospital experience
Practice is guided by the practice outlined by the LVN Board for State of California and as delegated by the RN.
Uses the results of quality of care/performance improvement activities to initiate changes in nursing practice.
Collects clinical data for the RN to monitor quality and effectiveness of nursing care.
Identifies aspects of care that are important for quality monitoring.
Acts as a patient/resident advocate under the direction of the RN.
Collaborates and communicates with the patient/resident, family, and other health care providers.
Makes referrals, including provisions for continuity of care, as needed.
Assists in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and practice guidelines to improve quality of care and nursing practice.
Participates on interdisciplinary teams.
Actions on behalf of patients/residents are determined in an ethical manner.
Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy within legal and regulatory parameters.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.
Performs other duties as assigned. Pay Range $30.17 -$45.26 If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.
Must hold a valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license and BLS certification. Hospital experience is preferred.
Market context
California nursing roles often draw steady demand, especially for experienced RNs in procedural and critical care settings. Competition is strongest for candidates who already hold a California RN license, current BLS and ACLS, and recent ICU, ER, or PACU experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight relevant bedside and procedural experience in your application.
