Hospice On-Call LVN - 7 on / 7 off

Suncrest Hospice; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life Balance

Competitive Pay

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with employer match

Growth opportunities

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

The On-Call LVN at Suncrest Hospice will provide care to hospice patients in homes and facilities, supporting a dedicated care team. After-hours on-call coverage is required, seven days on/off in a rotating schedule, with travel across the service area when needed.

Candidates must hold an active LVN license with at least one year of licensed experience, be able to work independently, and collaborate closely with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.

Qualifications

• Current LVN licensure in state(s) of practice with at least one year of licensed experience.
• On-call experience preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Able to work 1-1 with patients with strong care team support.
• Capable of independent work including phone, email and meetings.
• Strong time management to schedule visits and complete documentation.
• Willing to travel across the service area with reliable transportation.
• Comfort with hospice regulations and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide hospice care to assigned patient group in homes, facilities, or hospitals.
• Conduct after-hours on-call visits seven days on, seven nights off.
• Coordinate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
• Document patient visits and maintain EMR records.
• Ensure compliance with hospice rules and regulations.

Skills

On-call experience

Team collaboration

Independent work

Communication skills

Time management

EMR familiarity

Driving / transportation

Education

LVN licensure (state)

1 year licensed experience

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

• Actual Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 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

The On-Call LVN will be responsible for providing care and services for a group of hospice patients, visiting patients where they reside, which could include private homes, assisted living facilities and hospitals. This position will be after hours on-call working seven days/nights on and seven nights/days off.

Qualifications

• Current LVN licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice with one year of experience under license
• On-call experience preferred
• 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, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance, to be able to travel across the service area