Hospice House LVN
About The Position
Mission Hospice & Home Care serves patients and families in the San Francisco Peninsula and South Bay with quality care and compassionate end-of-life support and education. Founded in 1979, we are a local, independent nonprofit that has provided thousands of patients and their families with physical, emotional, and spiritual support throughout the journey from a life-threatening diagnosis through death and bereavement. This per diem position offers competitive pay, generous benefits and a supportive work environment. We are seeking an LVN who will be responsible for providing direct patient care to hospice patients at our Hospice House in Redwood City.
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.
- Current California Driver’s License and automobile insurance that meets State of California requirements, if driving a car.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a home health/ hospice setting preferred but not required
- Valid California certification in Intravenous Therapy & Blood Withdrawal preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care under current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
- Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient care services.
- Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to plan of care.
- Participates in the coordination of hospice services and report identified needs to the Program Director and interdisciplinary team.
Benefits
- competitive pay
- generous benefits
- supportive work environment
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
