Weekend Per diem After-Hours Hospice (LVN)

By the Bay Health; Larkspur (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

By The Bay Health in California is seeking an After-Hours Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse providing skilled patient care as outlined in the plan of care.

The weekend schedule is Saturdays and Sundays, 8:30am to 5:00pm, serving Marin County with additional coverage to Sonoma County as needed. The LVN will participate in direct patient care and coordinate with the RN and health care team.

Qualifications

• Current LVN license or certification required.
• Minimum of one year LVN experience, preferably in acute care.
• Experience in home health/hospice setting preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist a registered nurse in providing direct care.
• Initiate communication with physicians and managers, IPG members, HHA’s and other health care providers as needed to facilitate optimal care.
• Instruct primary caregivers, patients, volunteers and employed caregivers in care provision based on the Plan of Care and as requested by the Primary Nurse or RN Manager.
• Attend patient conference and participate in discussion of issues to facilitate optimal care.

Skills

Direct patient care

Communication with care team

Education

Licensed Vocational Nursing Education Program

Job description

By The Bay Health, a non-profit established in 1975, set the standard for hospice in the U.S. by emphasizing the role of the patient in making important medical decisions. Our spectrum of home-based services now includes Skilled Home Health Care, Palliative Care, Adult Hospice Care and Pediatric Care. Our team approach strives to address practical, social, emotional and spiritual aspects of care, with the goal to maximize quality of life for our patients, caregivers and families.

After-Hours Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) that will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide skilled patient care services as outlined in the written plan of care.

Schedule:

Every Saturday & Sunday; 8:30am - 5:00pm

Office Location:

Coverage Area:

Marin County with additional coverage to Sonoma County as needed

By the Bay Health follows all CDPH vaccine requirements for healthcare personnel.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Assist a registered nurse in providing direct care
• Initiate communication with physicians and managers, IPG members, HHA’s and other health care providers as needed to facilitate optimal care
• Instruct primary caregivers, patients, volunteers and employed caregivers in care provision based on the Plan of Care and as requested by the Primary Nurse or RN Manager. Note: The LVN receives direction from the RN on-site and may not alter the patient/family plan of care
• Attend patient conference and participate in discussion of issues to facilitate optimal care

Education/Experience:

• Completion of a Licensed Vocational Nursing Education Program from an accredited school
• Minimum of one year of LVN experience preferably in an acute care setting. Experience in a home health/ hospice setting preferred but not required

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current Licensed Vocational Nurse certification from the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners

By the Bay Health is proud to serve our community as an equal employment opportunity employer. Everyone is valued and welcome at BTBH. Our organization is committed to diversity, equity and continues to build a culture of inclusion by recruiting, screening, hiring and retaining any qualified individual without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, registered domestic partner status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military care status, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by Federal, state, or local laws.