Evening Hospice Licensed Vocational Nurse

American River Hospice Services; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

American River Hospice Services in California is seeking an Evening Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide compassionate care and support to patients under hospice care. The position runs from 3:30pm to midnight, with duties including administering medications, monitoring health, and documenting patient progress in EMR.

The ideal candidate will hold an active LVN license, have 2–3 years of hospice experience, and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork with physicians and other

Qualifications

• Must hold an active LVN license in good standing with the state board.
• Minimum 2–3 years of hospice experience.
• Excellent communication and teamwork with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication, immunizations, and treatments as prescribed by physicians or healthcare providers.
• Monitor and document patients' vital signs and medical history.
• Develop and maintain patient care plans with input from physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Educate patients and their families about health conditions, medications, and treatment options.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Follow proper infection control procedures.
• Document patient care and progress in electronic medical records (EMR).

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Hospice care experience

Ability to document in EMR

Education

LVN licensure

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Evening Hospice Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Summary: We are looking for a qualified and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our team at American River Hospice Services. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing basic nursing care to patients, monitoring their health, and documenting their medical history. This position requires excellent communication skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals.

We are in search of an evening LVN (3:30pm – Midnight)

Responsibilities

• Administer medication, immunizations, and treatments as prescribed by physicians or healthcare providers
• Monitor and document patients' vital signs and medical history
• Develop and maintain patient care plans with input from physicians and other healthcare professionals
• Educate patients and their families about health conditions, medications, and treatment options
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans
• Follow proper infection control procedures
• Document patient care and progress in electronic medical records (EMR)

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) in good standing with the state board of nursing
• Minimum of 2-3 years of hospice experience
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals
• Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Excellent attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and highly encourage LVNs of all backgrounds to apply.