Hospice LVN ON-CALL, AFTER HOURS
About The Position
Pinnacle Hospice is seeking an After-Hours Hospice LVN to provide skilled, on-call nursing care outside of standard business hours, throughout the Sacramento Area (ROSEVILLE, ROCKLIN, AUBURN, LINCOLN, FOLSOM). The After-Hours Hospice LVN provides professional nursing care to hospice patients during evenings, nights, and weekends. This role ensures continuity of care, symptom management, and emotional support for patients and families from 5:00 PM - 8:30 AM. The nurse works independently while maintaining close communication with the interdisciplinary team, physicians, and leadership to support individualized plans of care.
Requirements
- Current LVN license in good standing
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Compassionate presence in emotionally sensitive situations
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable, insured vehicle in good working condition (per state and organizational requirements)
Responsibilities
- Respond to after-hours patient calls and urgent care needs
- Perform skilled nursing assessments and symptom management
- Provide emotional support and education to patients and families
- Implement and update patient plans of care as needed
- Communicate patient condition changes to the interdisciplinary team
- Collaborate with physicians and caregivers regarding patient needs
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Uphold hospice philosophy, policies, and regulatory standards
Benefits
- Weekends and holidays as assigned
- On-call/after-hours coverage
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Supportive leadership and team environment
- Meaningful, patient-centered work
- A culture that values and respects nurses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
