Licensed Vocational Nurse

HALLWAY HEALTHCARE INC.•San Luis Obispo, CA

20d•$36 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Hallway Healthcare is seeking private duty Licensed Vocational Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses to provide 1:1 in-home nursing care to retired nuclear and federal workers receiving benefits through EEOICPA or FECA, including former Department of Energy facility and U.S. Postal Service employees. Nurses are typically assigned one patient per shift to support focused, consistent care. The role works under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse and involves patient monitoring, nursing procedures, education, documentation, personal care, and care coordination. The position is based in San Luis Obispo, California. The listed schedule alternates between five weekday shifts in Week 1 and four weekday shifts in Week 2, each from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Full-time, part-time, and per-diem opportunities are available. Base pay is $36.00–$42.22 per hour. The employer offers flexible schedules, competitive pay, and 24/7 support. Medical insurance is available to full-time employees; 401(k) eligibility begins after 1,000 hours and one year with the company. Work takes place in patients’ homes, which may vary in cleanliness, temperature, and other conditions. The position requires travel to patient homes and may involve exposure to hazardous substances, moderate noise, and challenging interactions. Physical requirements include communication and observation abilities, manual dexterity to operate a computer, telephone, and related equipment, mobility to function and travel in home settings and safely move or maneuver items, and the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current California RN or LVN license.
Current BLS certificate.
Valid driver's license.
Able to lift 50 pounds.
Able to travel to patient homes and appointments or errands.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration with staff members.
Use strong organizational and time-management skills.
Support and contribute to quality-improvement initiatives.
Perform nursing procedures in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Work under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.
Monitor patient reactions and progress through observation, assessment, and evaluation.
Monitor and record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Educate patients and families about disease processes, medications, plans of care, treatment options, and home-care procedures as outlined in the plan of care.
Promptly report adverse findings or concerns to the physician and registered nurse.
Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and light housekeeping.
Transport patients to medical appointments, grocery stores, and pharmacies.
Comply with applicable state regulations.
Coordinate and monitor patient-care services to support optimal outcomes.
Follow HIPAA requirements to protect patient privacy in and outside the home.
Follow infection-control policies in all settings.
Accurately document skilled visits in accordance with established guidelines by the end of each shift, and notify the Case Manager if documentation cannot be completed by then.
Perform light housekeeping and meal preparation.
Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date patient records in accordance with agency policies.