Per Diem Hospice LVN

Elizabeth Hospice; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package with multiple plans

401(k) Employer match

Work life balance emphasis

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement program

Monthly mileage reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

The Elizabeth Hospice is seeking an LVN to provide professional nursing care under RN supervision in patients' homes or facilities across the San Diego and South Riverside regions. Travel is required and compensation ranges by licensure and shifts.

Work hours include days with some evenings; 4:00pm-12:30am shifts rotate with availability requirements. Minimum 12 months LVN experience preferred; California LVN license, CPR, phlebotomy, and bilingual Spanish are a plus.

Qualifications

• 12 months of LVN experience in acute care, home health, or hospice preferred.
• Current California LVN license.
• Able to answer phones, chart patient data, and schedule.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current negative TB skin test.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred.
• CA driver's license and auto insurance proof required.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN in assessing patient needs and planning care.
• Evaluate patient responses against expected outcomes.
• Perform licensed nursing skills per policy and scope of practice.
• Follow RN plans of care and directions.
• Provide care under RN supervision and in collaboration with the team.
• Document teaching plans and patient/family education.
• Maintain complete patient charts and timely documentation.
• Enter or retrieve data from electronic records.
• Orient/train assigned personnel as needed.
• Perform phlebotomy when required.
• Support office duties and auditing processes.
• Adhere to E-way standards in all duties.

Skills

LVN license

Phlebotomy

CPR certified

Bilingual Spanish

Driver's license

Education

California LVN license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Description

The Per Diem LVN provides professional nursing care under supervision of RN for assigned patients across the life span (perinatal, pediatrics, and adults) in patients' homes or facilities according to established standards and practice. Participates as a team member of the clinical interdisciplinary team to ensure appropriate resources to all internal/external customers. Follows The Elizabeth Hospice rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards addressed in the Compliance Program. Responsible for carrying out the mission, vision, values and quality commitment of The Elizabeth Hospice.

The Elizabeth Hospice is San Diego's oldest non-profit hospice of 45 years. We are growing and looking for talented individuals to join our high performing team and support our mission. We serve all of San Diego County and south Riverside County with multiple hospice office locations.

Our Mission: To enhance the quality of life for those nearing the end of life's journey and for those who grieve.

Salary: $36 - $46 hourly. Compensation is determined by years of licensure.

Work Schedule: Days and hours vary. Candidate must provide at least 6 shifts of availability per month with at least 2 shifts on a weekend day. Workdays will vary but work hours are 4:00pm-12:30am.

Work Location: South Riverside and San Diego, CA

Travel required for patient visits. Occasional travel for educational purposes.

LVNs will receive additional shift differential pay when at least 2 hours of a shift are worked between 7:00pm-7:00am.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

1. Assists RN in analyzing situation, anticipating problem areas and taking appropriate course of action.

2. Evaluates the response of patient, relative to the expected outcomes in a safe and timely manner.

3. Performs licensed nurse skills as stated in basic skills checklist, policies and procedures, standards of care, critical competencies based on scope of practice.

4. Adheres to the direction provided by the RN on the plan of care for the patient.

5.Responsible for delivering services under the supervision of the and in collaboration with the RN.

6. Under the supervision of the RN, implements and documents teaching plan based on: mutually assessed needs of patient and family, in a timely manner, teaching strategy suitable for the learning ability and cultural background of the patient and family.

7. Documents completely all care provided to patient including telephone interaction with other staff members. Charting standards are followed. Maintains timely patient documentation using "point of care" electronic charting.

8.Enters or retrieves data from established computer files.

9. Orients, instructs and trains assigned personnel.

10. Performs Phlebotomy as needed.

11. Provides support to agency in completion of assigned audit and other office duties as assigned.

12. Adhering to the E-way standards is a requirement in performing all job duties.

Qualifications:

1. Vocational/Specialized Training.

2. Minimum of 12 months experience as an LVN with preferred experience of 1-2 years in acute care setting, home health or hospice.

3. Current California LVN license.

4. Ability to answer phones, maintains patient charts, and schedule appointments.

5. Ability to use calculator, computer and copy machine.

6. Phlebotomy certification preferred.

7. Current CPR certification.

8. Current negative TB skin test.

9. Pediatric experience preferred.

10. Bi-lingual (Spanish)preferred.

11. Current California driver's license and proof of auto insurance required.

We place a high importance on our employees and reward staff in several ways such as:

• Competitive hospice industry compensation
• Benefits package with multiple plan offerings and generous employer contribution
• 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match
• Supportive work culture which encourages work life balance
• Paid Time Off, paid holidays & floating holiday
• Employee development program managed by in-house education department to support individualized orientation and professional growth needs.
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Monthly mileage reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program

"The Elizabeth Hospice is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law."