LVN- Hospice After Hours

Healthflex-Home-Health-Services; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement match

Paid time off

Job summary

HealthFlex is seeking a compassionate and experienced After Hours Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) who provides skilled hospice care to patients and families in the Bay Area. This role travels to patient homes and collaborates with the RN and IDG.

Responsibilities include assisting with plans of care, on-call duties, traveling within Bay Area, documenting progress notes, and supporting end-of-life care education for families. Weekend shifts required.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted LVN license.
• 1+ years of Hospice Experience required.
• 1+ years of Home Health experience a plus.
• Current AHA CPR certification.
• Driver's License.
• Able to travel to our Oakland office for weekly IDG meetings.
• The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Nurse in carrying out the plan of care.
• Should be willing to travel throughout the Bay Area for coverage.
• Assist Registered Nurse in performing specialized procedures (as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act) as directed by the RN 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 informed 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.

Skills

Hospice experience

Home health

Travel readiness

Effective communication

Education

LVN license

CPR certification

Job description

Description

Who We Are

Founded by nurses who believe that healthcare begins in the home, we have been providing quality Home Health Services to Bay Area communities since 2012. Today, we’re extremely proud to be one of the largest, fastest growing, independently owned home health companies in Northern California.

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 After Hours 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.
• Should be willing to travel throughout the Bay Area for coverage
• 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.

Weekend Schedule

Saturday + Sunday from 12 AM-8:30 OR Saturday +Sunday from 3:30 PM- 12:00 AM

Requirements

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted LVN license
• 1+ years of Hospice Experience required
• 1+ years of Home Health experience a plus
• Current AHA CPR certification
• Driver's License
• Able to travel to our Oakland office for weekly IDG meetings
• The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.