We have been a trusted community resource since 1980. Our reputation has been built on consistency, responsiveness, and quality. As a non-profit, community-led agency, we are able to focus on providing quality care to patients and families when they need it most, rather than being driven by profit or financial demand.
This position offers competitive pay, generous benefits and a supportive work environment as well as a sign on bonus.
We are currently seeking a LVN to work weekend day shift Saturdays & Sundays 9:00am - 5:00pm, for Pleasanton and surrounding cities. The ideal candidate will have finely tuned assessment skills and be knowledgeable about Hospice care best practices in order to triage incoming calls and attend to patients in the field as needed.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Assist a registered nurse in providing direct care.
- Initiate communication with physicians and managers, IPG members, HHA's and other health care providers as needed to facilitate optimal care.
- Instruct primary caregivers, patients, volunteers and employed caregivers in care provision based on the Plan of Care and as requested by the Primary Nurse or RN Manager. Note: The LVN receives direction from the RN on-site and may not alter the patient/family plan of care.
- Attend patient conference and participate in discussion of issues to facilitate optimal care.
Education/Experience:
- Completion of a Licensed Vocational Nursing Education Program from an accredited school.
- Minimum of one year of LVN experience preferably in an acute care setting. Experience in a home health/ hospice setting preferred but not required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Current Licensed Vocational Nurse certification from the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners.
- Current California Driver's License and automobile insurance that meets State of California requirements, if driving a car.
Pay Range:
$35.00 - $47.00 hourly
Hope Hospice is proud to serve our community as an equal employment opportunity employer. Everyone is valued and welcome at Hope Hospice. Our organization is committed to diversity, equity and continues to build a culture of inclusion by recruiting, screening, hiring and retaining any qualified individual without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, registered domestic partner status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military care status, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by Federal, state, or local laws.