Hospice LVN On Call/Runner

Prudential Home Health; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurses to join their team for evening and weekend on-call visits. This role offers the unique opportunity to provide critical care during the most precious moments of life, ensuring that patients receive the best possible support. As part of a dedicated team, you will be responsible for direct patient care, collaborating with healthcare professionals to achieve positive outcomes. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of terminally ill patients and possess the necessary qualifications, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse program with current LVN license.
• Three years nursing experience, preferably in community health or hospice.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and follow the plan of care.
• Document patient services accurately and timely.
• Participate in coordination of hospice services.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Pain Management

CPR Certification

Education

Graduated from accredited practical nurse program

Three years nursing experience

Current LVN License

Job description

Hospice LVN On Call/Runner

We are looking for highly motivated compassionate LVN's who are looking for additional work. This position is for evenings and weekends for on-call/triage visits. You could get paid to sleep! Please contact us if you are interested in helping people during the most precious time of life. Our office in Cerritos provides Hospice professionals for the Orange County area including Long Beach, Torrance, Los Alamitos, Lakewood, San Pedro, Palos Verdes, Anaheim, Irvine, Tustin, and many others.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. This position pays per hour.

Hospice LVN On Call/Runner Functions/Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
• Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self plan of care.
• Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietitian or Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
• Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Hospice LVN On Call/Runner Qualifications/Preferences

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Three years nursing experience. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Understands philosophy of hospice concept. Also understands needs of the terminally ill.

Schedule

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

License/Certification

• LVN (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• LPN (Preferred)

Job Types: Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour

Medical Specialty: Hospice & Palliative Medicine