Full-Time Hospice LVN (Torrance area)
MCM & Associates•Torrance, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
Reliance Hospice and Palliative Care is seeking a compassionate, full-time Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for a field-based role serving the Torrance area and surrounding cities. The LVN provides palliative and hospice nursing visits in patients’ homes and care facilities under RN supervision. The position is Monday through Friday and requires driving within assigned coverage areas. Compensation starts at $35 per hour and is negotiable based on experience.
Requirements
- Active California LVN license.
- Minimum 2 years of hospice or home health experience; the posting also specifies 2 years of palliative experience.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid California driver's license and proof of auto insurance.
- Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently in home and community settings.
- Empathy, emotional resilience, and comfort discussing sensitive topics.
- Ability to commute to Torrance, California.
- Ability to walk or stand for extended periods; lift and transfer patients and equipment; and frequently bend, kneel, reach, and crouch.
- Adequate vision and hearing to perform LVN duties safely.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with older adults and chronically or seriously ill patients, or in hospice, home care, or community health settings.
- Background in caregiving, case management support, or patient advocacy.
- Volunteer hospice or healthcare experience.
- Phlebotomy and/or IV certification.
- Spanish language skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to hospice patients in private homes, assisted living facilities, board and care homes, and skilled nursing facilities under RN supervision.
- Perform and document nursing interventions according to the Plan of Care.
- Assist with patient assessments, orders, and coordination of interdisciplinary visits.
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
- Monitor patient condition and report changes to the RN.
- Educate patients and families on care needs and symptom management.
- Triage calls as needed and attend death visits.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation.
- Preserve patient dignity and comfort at end of life.
- Make scheduled, requested, and Continuous Care visits as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
