Hospice Licensed Vocational Nurse

American River Healthcare; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

American River Healthcare is seeking a qualified LVN to join our hospice team. The LVN will provide basic nursing care, monitor health, and document medical history, while communicating clearly with patients, families, and staff.

The role requires 2–3 years of hospice experience, strong teamwork, and proficiency with EMR systems to ensure accurate care plans and documented progress.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) in good standing with the state board of nursing.
• Minimum of 2-3 years for 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.

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

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Communication skills

EMR proficiency

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Tools

EMR software

Job description

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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.

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 for 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.