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FULL TIME QUALITY ASSURANCE NURSE (LVN)
Overview
Active Hospice Care is proudly serving the patients and families of Los Angeles county and surrounded areas for OVER 15 YEARS. We are currently offering Full Time or Part time Office Position for qualified Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our dedicated team. Our goal is to make sure our patients, their families, and caregivers receive exceptional care and support throughout their Hospice journey.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Review clinical records to assure appropriate documentation. This review includes verification of appropriate documentation, quality of care provided, visits utilization, adherence to the care plan, and evidence of communication between disciplines.
- Oversee the maintenance of clinical records and files to comply with Conditions of Participation (COPs).
- Audit charts for clinical oversight and compliance and adherence to the Medicare/Medi-Cal guidelines.
- Manage clinical activities, including patient assessments, care plan development, service level determination, on-site field visits, and the implementation/coordination/maintenance/evaluation of care plans.
- Ensure service quality and participates in care coordination to ensure proper communication between, patients and caregivers.
- Conduct and/or delegate the assessment and reassessment of patients, including updating of care plans and interpreting patient needs.
- Coordinate communication between team members/physicians/caregivers to ensure the appropriateness of care and outcome planning and ensures compliance through review of documentation and care coordination activities.
- Must be able and willing to travel locally to visit patients when necessary.
Requirements:
• Current LVN license in California.
• Minimum one year experience in Hospice or Home Health.
• Demonstrated understanding of Hospice philosophy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable vehicle.
Pay:
This position is competitively compensated based on the applicant’s qualifications.
Benefits:
Health insurance coverage
401K benefits
Generous Paid Time Off
Mileage reimbursement
Friendly working environment
Our goal is to provide the highest level of care and improve the quality of life for our patients during their terminal illness. We strive to minimize and eliminate all pain and other symptoms of suffering by patients, and for all the family members to be able to cope most effectively with a terminally ill loved one.
