Trainee Manager

Sevahospice; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 250 000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospice care is seeking a compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse to join their dedicated team. This part-time, after-hours position focuses on providing comfort and dignity to patients in their final days, ensuring they receive personalized care and support. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, emotional stability, and a commitment to high ethical standards. Join a supportive environment that values continued education and offers a flexible schedule, competitive pay, and a chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Focused one-on-one patient care

Flexible schedule

Medical benefits

401k matching

Continued education

Supportive and friendly work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum one year nursing experience, preferably in hospice or home health.
• CA Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse license and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, including specialized duties related to end of life care.
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to meet patient care outcomes.
• Participate in after hours on-call, holiday, and weekend rotations.

Skills

Nursing experience

Knowledge of nursing care processes

Safety precautions

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Compassionate nature

Emotional stability

Education

CA Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse license

Current CPR certification

Job description

Join to apply for the LVN role at Seva Hospice. Seva Hospice is a locally owned and operated company of experienced hospice providers with a desire to serve the communities we live and work in.

Due to growth, we are looking for an experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our dynamic team serving Tuolumne, Calaveras and Amador counties.

This is a part-time after hours, on-call position from 12:00 am – 8:00 am. Your presence and services should bring comfort to the person who faces the end of their lives and help them reach acceptance and peace of mind.

A compassionate nature and excellent interpersonal skills will make you a good candidate for this position.

Our goal is to help patients live their final days with dignity and comfort.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Focused one-on-one patient care
• Flexible schedule
• Medical benefits
• 401k matching
• Continued education
• Supportive and friendly work environment

Skills

• Minimum one year nursing experience, hospice or home health preferred
• Knowledge of nursing care processes and medication guidelines/side-effects
• Committed to safety precautions and high ethical standards
• Proficient in reading/writing English, bilingual a plus (Spanish preferred)
• Sound judgement and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate nature
• Cool-tempered and patient
• Emotional/mental stability and stamina

Additional Requirements

• CA Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse license required
• Current CPR certification required
• Must have reliable transportation and auto insurance

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, including specialized duties related to end of life care.
• Follow the plan of care and provide treatments, support, and comfort according to individual patient's needs.
• Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self plan of care.
• Work collaboratively with the members of the interdisciplinary team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.
• Alleviate symptoms to the patient's desired level of comfort and help in administering medication.
• Evaluates patient's response to treatments/medications.
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
• Also participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Notify a doctor for a patient's condition when deemed necessary.
• Assist patients and their families with paperwork.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Help relatives cope with the upcoming loss and provide post-mortem support.
• Participate in after hours on-call, holiday, and weekend rotations.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care