JOIN A TEAM THAT IS COMPACT IN SIZE, YET LARGE OF HEART
Hospice of the North Coast hires passionate individuals eager to join our agency's mission: to deliver compassionate, personalized care to patients and their families during end-of-life transitions. We hire individuals who wish to thrive on playing a unique role in a person's life. They are compassionate clinicians and administrative staff who take pride in serving as advocates for each and every patient and who are fulfilled by being part of a very intimate stage of life. Collectively we serve patients, their families, and the community. Are you looking for a fulfilling role that will allow you to make a difference in a patient's life? Please apply today.
Looking for an LVN Full-Time (Mon-Fri) and Every Other Weekend (4pm - 1230am) 4 or 5 days a week
$2 Shift Differential for working PM Shifts.
Position Summary:
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Hospice Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse provides skilled nursing and palliative care for assigned hospice patients. He/she works cooperatively with the other members of the Interdisciplinary Hospice Team. The Hospice LVN provides intermittent visits or shifts of skilled nursing care, performs prescribed medical treatments, including pain management and symptom control, provides nursing observations, provides teaching regarding the expected course of the disease, care techniques and other health measures to the patient, family or other primary care giver, and participates in the care plan development and implementation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of vocational/practical nursing
Credentials:
Current CA license.
Experience:
At least one year experience as a LVN/LPN
Core Competencies:
Demonstrated competency in performance of skilled nursing functions. Ability to work with dying patients and their families. Possesses a sympathetic attitude toward caring for the hospice patient and demonstrates positive communication skills in interacting with other members of the hospice team. Proficiency in MS Office.
EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Small service area - only 25 mile radius from office
Health insurance coverage, Medical/Dental/Vision - 100% paid by employer
Matching 401K plan
Free Life Insurance/LTD plan
Continuous professional and clinical training
Generous PTO accrual
Holiday Pay
EAP - Employee Assistance Program
Optional Aflac supplemental insurance
Hospice of the North Coast is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class"), including, but not limited to, veteran status, race, color, sex, religion, gender identity, national origin or disability status.