Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Hospice

HealthFlex Home Health Services; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthFlex Home Health Services is seeking a compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide essential hospice care within Bay Area communities. The role involves assisting in various patient care activities, ensuring a supportive environment for patients and their families during challenging times.

Benefits

Strong market competitive compensation plans

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Retirement matching up to 4% after 90 days

Paid CEUs & CPR

Gym Reimbursement Program

Company Car

Paid Mileage, Toll and Parking

Qualifications

• 1 year LVN experience preferred, ideally in Home Health or Hospice.
• Must have a current CA LVN license and valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Nurse in executing the plan of care.
• Prepare clinical notes and communicate changes during visits.
• Participate in team and staff conferences for patient care.

Skills

Compassion

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Current California LVN License

AHA CPR Certification

Job description

Description

We are founded by nurses and driven by true empathy for our patients. We offer a holistic approach to hospice care focusing on preserving dignity, offering spiritual and emotional support as well as ensuring pain management and overall comfort. Providing this support in the familiarity of one's home is vital to ensuring patients and their families can focus on cherishing their time together. We are proud to be offering these services in the following Bay Area Communities; San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, Marin, Sonoma, Napa and San Joaquin and Sacramento with office locations in Oakland, Burlingame, San Jose and Fairfield.

Because of our strong core values and exceptional service, HealthFlex has been awarded:

• “Home Care EliteTop 500 Agency”
• “Best & Brightest Companies to Work For Bay Area”
• “SF Business Times Fast 100 & Top Women Owned Business”
• Five Star Rated Quality Outcomes
• 4.7 Glassdoor rating and 92% CEO approval

Benefits of joining our team:

• Strong market competitive compensation plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Choice of 9 medical plans, including two at 100% coverage
• Retirement matching up to 4% after 90 days of employment
• Competitive paid vacation, sick time and holiday pay
• Company Car
• Paid CEUs & CPR
• Options for FSA and HSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Paid Mileage, Toll and Parking
• Ipad and Cell Phone Provided

Position Summary:HealthFlex is seeking a compassionate and experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) who strives to make a real impact for our community. By joining our team, you will be doing just that. Providing skilled services to help patients and families cope with the End of Life process.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Registered Nurse in carrying out the plan of care.
• Assist Registered Nurse in performing specialized procedures (a defined in the State Nurse Practice Act) as directed by the Registered Nurse under physician’s orders.
• Assist with the preparation, implementation and continuing evaluation of the patient plan of care.
• Actively participate with the IDG in collaborating to ensure the patient’s plan of care is kept current and any identified issues are addressed.
• Help reinforce teaching to the patient/family members regarding end of life care.
• Foster cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons involved in patient care and by active participation in team and staff conferences.
• Assume responsibility for personal and vocational growth and development through active participation in nursing organizations and participating in in-service programs and other job learning.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes as appropriate.
• Keep the Case Manager infrared of changes noted during visits.
• performs on-call duties (including holidays) per policy and agency need.
• Assume responsibility of self-development by continually striving to improve his/her Nursing practice through formal education, attendance at workshops and conferences, active participation in professional and related organizational meetings and/or individual research and reading.

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HealthFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is HealthFlex’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and job applicants. It is our intent to maintain a work environment which is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner or relationship status, family or parental status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, height, weight, place of birth ,or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Current and unrestricted California LVN license required.
• 1 year LVN experience, Home Health or Hospice experience preferred
• Current AHA CPR certification
• Valid Driver's License