Evening Hospice Licensed Vocational Nurse

American River Hospice Services; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

American River Hospice Services is seeking an Evening Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our compassionate hospice team in California. The LVN will provide basic nursing care, monitor patient health, and document medical histories with strong attention to detail.

Excellent communication and teamwork are essential in collaborating with providers to ensure quality patient care. The evening shift runs from 3:30pm to midnight, with responsibilities including administering medications,

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid LVN license in good standing with the state board.
• Minimum 2–3 years of hospice experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

LVN License

Communication

Team Collaboration

EMR Proficiency

Critical Thinking

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.