Per Diem/Weekends Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN)

Roze Room Hospice of the Valley; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospice and palliative care is seeking a compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join their dedicated team. This Per Diem position offers flexibility, allowing you to provide essential nursing care to patients in their homes during weekends. You'll work under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, engaging with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care. With a focus on pain management and symptom control, you'll play a vital role in supporting patients and their families during challenging times. This opportunity not only allows you to make a significant impact but also offers competitive hourly rates and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of LVN experience.
• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing and palliative care to patients at home.
• Participate in care plan development and implementation.

Skills

Skilled nursing care

Pain management

Symptom control

Electronic medical records

Spanish speaking

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing

Current LVN license in California

Job description

Roze Room is a leading provider of Hospice and Palliative Care, celebrating 25 years of service to Southern California communities

Per Diem/Weekends

Hospice Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN)

Saturday's and Sunday's 8am-4:30pm

Must be able to cover San Fernando Valley areas.

Hourly Rate $35.00 - $38.00 plus mileage reimbursement

POSITION SUMMARY

The Per Diem/Weekend LVN position offers an opportunity for the LVN to work under the direction of a Registered Nurse and provide skilled nursing and palliative care to patients at their place of residence. The LVN works cooperatively with other Interdisciplinary Team members and provides intermittent visits or shifts of skilled nursing care, including pain management/symptom control, and nursing observations. The LVN provides information about the expected course of illness, care techniques, and other health measures to patients, family members or primary caregivers. The LVN participates in the care plan development and implementation. Must be able to utilize computers and be comfortable with electronic medical records.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing.
• Current LVN license within the State of California. Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing encouraged.
• At least one year of LVN experience.
• Valid driver's license, automobile insurance, reliable and well-maintained transportation.
• Spanish speaking a plus, but not required