After-Hours Hospice (LVN)
About The Position
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. We are seeking an 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: Saturday & Sunday: 8:30am - 5:30pm Location: Marin & Sonoma Counties By the Bay Health follows all CDPH vaccine requirements for healthcare personnel.
Requirements
- 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.
- Current Licensed Vocational Nurse certification from the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a 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. 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
