On-Call Hospice LVN: Compassionate Field Nurse

NEXT CARE HOSPICE; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Care Hospice is seeking a compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide on-call nursing support to hospice patients and their families in the Los Angeles area. The LVN will respond to patient needs, perform visits, manage symptoms, and support end-of-life care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate works independently in patients' homes, communicates effectively with the team, and delivers respectful, patient-centered care during challenging

Qualifications

• Active California LVN license in good standing.
• Hospice, home health, or related nursing experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently in patients' homes and respond reliably to on-call visits.

Responsibilities

• Respond to on-call patient needs and perform visits according to schedule.
• Assess and report symptoms and changes within LVN scope and policies.
• Provide nursing care and symptom management per plan of care and supervisor direction.
• Communicate with the interdisciplinary team about patient status and care needs.
• Assist with medication administration and nursing interventions as allowed by law.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Independence

Compassionate care

Education

LVN license (California)

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Next Care Hospice is seeking a compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide on-call nursing support to hospice patients and their families in the Los Angeles area. The LVN will respond to patient needs, perform visits, manage symptoms, and support end-of-life care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate works independently in patients' homes, communicates effectively with the team, and delivers respectful, patient-centered care during challenging