LVN – Bruns House | NOC Shift | 32 Hours per week

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Alamo (CA); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 61 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

403b Retirement Plan

Medical, Vision, Dental

PTO/Holidays

Shift differentials

Life/AD&D Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

Hospice East Bay is seeking an LVN for Bruns House in Alamo, CA. This full-time, 32-hour/week position on a NOC shift offers hourly pay of $38.00–$44.00 and tailors care for terminally ill patients in the home or facility setting.

The LVN provides direct nursing care under RN supervision, coordinates with the interdisciplinary team, and supports families. Admission duties, documentation, and after-hours coverage are included.

Qualifications

• Current, active LVN license required; must be verified by the CA Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
• At least one year nursing experience as LVN required; experience with end-of-life care desirable.
• Current CA Driver’s License and car in good working condition.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsabilités

• Provide hospice care to terminally ill patients in home or facility settings.
• Support patient and family; maintain communication with care team.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation; participate in team meetings.
• Coordinate patient/family needs across home care, LTC, admissions, and after-hours programs.
• Attend nursing staff meetings and participate in quality improvement activities.

Connaissances

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Pain & symptom management

Hospice regulations

Formation

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

CA Driver’s License

CPR certification

IV certification (preferred)

Hospice certification (preferred)

Description du poste

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LVN – Bruns House | NOC Shift | 32 Hours per week

Full Time Alamo, CA, US

Salary Range: $38.00 To $44.00 Hourly

Hospice of the East Bay (HEB) is a community-based program of home care for terminally ill patients. Care is given to patients and families by an interdisciplinary group. Bereavement care is provided to the family for one year after the death. Hospice services are given regardless of ability to pay, making the agency dependent on donations and insurance billing to meet operating expenses. Bruns House, located in the beautiful town of Alamo, is the only inpatient hospice facility in the Bay Area. It offers six private rooms designed to provide the highest level of compassionate hospice care. Hospice East Bay has been certified the past six years in a row as a "Great Place to Work".

Position Summary – LVN, Bruns House

With general direction from the Hospice Physician (or Nurse Practitioner) and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides direct nursing care and related assistance to patients and families as required by the assigned program/department. Although the LVN reports to a primary manager, HEB expects the LVN may work in more than one program or department. Home Care: Reporting to a Team Manager, the LVN assists with covering a caseload for an absent Nurse Case Manager, making home visits and coordinating patient/family needs. This program provides hospice care for patients residing at home. Long-Term Care (LTC): Reporting to a Team Manager, the LVN assists with covering a caseload for an absent Nurse Case Manager, making home visits and coordinating patient/family needs. This program provides hospice care for patients residing in facilities and requires close collaboration with facility staff. After Hours: Reporting to the Team Manager, the LVN is responsible for making home visits, identifying and coordinating patient/family care needs during weeknights and weekends. Admissions: Reporting to the Admissions Manager, the Admissions Nurse is responsible for the onsite assessment of the patient and family for appropriateness of Hospice Services. The LVN completes the initial assessment, plan of care and handles all the administrative requirements upon admission (e.g. explanation of benefits, insurance, bill of rights, DNR, etc.)

Essential Functions

• Provide hospice care to terminally ill patients in their place of residence (e.g., home or facility) and in collaboration with the HEB interdisciplinary team and other medical staff as appropriate.
• Provide support for the patient’s family.
• Maintain communication with patient, family and facility staff as required and including education on pain/symptom management and psycho-social aspects of hospice care.
• Attend, as requested, and present appropriate patient-related information at interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Gather data for plan of care, implementation and revision of the interdisciplinary group care plan for each patient. For SNF patients, in conjunction with the facility plan of care.
• Observe patients and report changes in condition to appropriate person (e.g., Team Leader).
• Communicate with appropriate medical staff regarding patient acuity, scheduling, and pending physician communication.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.
• Attend and participate in nursing staff meetings and HEB in-services.
• Participate in the agency quality improvement activities as assigned.

Position Requirements

Must have excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, knowledge of pain and symptom management, knowledge of hospice regulations. Possessing the ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with professionals and families, able to collaboratively work as part of an interdisciplinary group, and the willingness and flexibility to be cross-trained in more than one HEB program or department

Experience & Education

• Current, active LVN license required; must be verified by the CA Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
• At least one year nursing experience as LVN required; experience working in acute care and/or with end-of-life patients highly desirable
• Current CA Driver’s License and car in good working condition required
• Current CPR certification required
• IV certification preferred
• Hospice certification preferred

Employee Benefits

• 403b Retirement Account and generous company match.
• Medical, Vision, and dental; some plans qualify for a Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Up to 27 days of PTO/Holiday
• Group & Voluntary Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Shift differentials
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work with passionate team members that have the same commitment to our organization as you.

If you are a compassionate, detail-oriented professional looking to make a meaningful impact in hospice care, we invite you to join our team at Hospice East Bay.

Week 1: Sun, Mon, Thurs, Fri
Week 2: Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat 23:00pm-07:30am