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

Roze Room Hospice of the Valley is seeking a Per Diem/Weekend Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing and palliative care to patients at home. This role involves working collaboratively with a healthcare team for patient care, offering insights on disease progression and care techniques. Candidates must be LVN licensed in California with at least one year of experience, contribution to care planning, and some flexibility for weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Must have LVN experience of at least one year.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Comfortable with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing and palliative care to patients.
• Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Participate in care plan development and implementation.

Skills

Skilled nursing care

Palliative care

Patient observation

Spanish speaking

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing

Current LVN license in California

Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing

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 and Sunday, 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 is a plus, but not required.