Lvn Jobs in Chico, WA

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Vocational Nursing program.
• Current California LVN license in good standing.
• At least one year of LVN experience.
• Excellent assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
• Valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice and Palliative LVN Certification; preferred but not required.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Previous hospice, palliative care, or home health experience.
• Hospice, home health, palliative care, or medical-surgical LVN experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing visits for palliative care patients in their homes.
• Assess patient needs and report changes in condition to the Registered Nurse.
• Administer medications and treatments within the LVN scope of practice.
• Educate patients and caregivers about disease progression, symptom management, medications, and care techniques.
• Respond to after-hours patient needs, triage calls, and provide urgent symptom management visits.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, chart audits, documentation review, intake activities, and other clinical operations as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Supportive interdisciplinary team environment.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for patients and families.