Per Diem Hospice LVN

Elizabeth Hospice; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

401(k) Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Employee development

Referral program

Job summary

The Elizabeth Hospice is seeking a Per Diem LVN to deliver professional nursing care under RN supervision across life span in patients' homes or facilities in San Diego County. You will join a dedicated interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care, with shift differentials for evening hours.

Salary ranges from $36 to $46 hourly, determined by licensure and experience, with travel required to South Riverside and San Diego areas.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience as an LVN.
• California LVN license required.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• CPR certification current.
• TB test required.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• California driver's license and auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN in assessing and planning patient care.
• Perform licensed nursing skills per plan of care.
• Document care and telephone interactions in patient records.
• Complete charting using electronic systems.
• Provide teaching to patient and family under RN supervision.
• Travel for patient visits as needed.

Skills

Licensed LVN

Phlebotomy

CPR certification

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Vocational/Specialized Training

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 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."