Every Other Weekend Hospice Nurse - LVN

Suncrest Hospice; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with employer match and 100%

Vest­ing after 90 days of employment

Team-oriented culture

Opportunity for position upgrades in a

Job summary

Suncrest Hospice in California is seeking a Weekend LVN/LPN to complete patient visits as needed. Applicants must have strong clinical and communication skills. The Weekend LVN/LPN answers calls from patients, families and customers.

Visits occur in patient homes including private residences, assisted living communities and skilled nursing facilities. The role requires an active LVN/LPN license in good standing and the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team.

Qualifications

• Must hold current LVN/LPN license in good standing in state of practice.
• Works well within a team with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
• Able to manage visits, documentation, and meetings with multiple healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient visits as needed.
• Answer calls from patients, families and customers.
• Visits occur in patient homes including private residences, assisted living communities and SNFs.
• Advocate for hospice services and Suncrest Hospice to patients and families.
• Maintain compassionate, professional communication with care team and families.

Skills

LVN/LPN license

Team collaboration

Time management

Electronic medical records

Driver's license & transportation

Job description

Why Suncrest

At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We areproud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!

Benefits

• $40-45/hour


• 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment


• A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member


• The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades

Details

As a Weekend LVN/LPN, you will complete patient visits as needed. Applicants must have great clinical and communication skills. The Weekend LVN/LPN is responsible for answering calls from patients, families and customers. Visits occur in patient homes including private residences, assisted living communities and skilled nursing facilities. This LVN/LPN position must also be passionate about hospice care and be a great advocate for both hospice services and Suncrest Hospice.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice


• Works well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.


• Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team.


• Can work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis with activities which include: phone, email and written communication, meetings with a variety of healthcare professionals, and an understanding of hospice rules and regulations.


• Time management skills to manage visits, documentation, meetings (i.e.: to scheduled visits, attend required meetings, respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns)


• Ability to learn an electronic medical records system.


• Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, Driver's License, Car insurance