Hospice Nurse LVN/LPN Runner San Diego

Join Our Hospice Care Team! 🌟 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)

Per Diem - After Hours, Nights, Weekends

About the Role
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) delivers direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, adhering to established care plans and administering prescribed treatments. The role necessitates collaborative engagement with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes. Specifically, this role provides on-call support for after-hours and weekend PRN visits, addressing emergent patient needs that arise outside of standard business hours. This LVN role provides on-call PRN care during off-hours and weekends, rather than maintaining a regular patient caseload.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with state regulations and hospice policies.


• Implement nursing care plans based on comprehensive patient assessments.


• Accurately document patient services and update care plans as needed.


• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, and symptom management.


• Coordinate hospice services by reporting patient needs to the interdisciplinary team, including hospice aides, therapists, social workers, dietitians, and supervisors.


• Ensure effective and efficient use of medical equipment and supplies.


• Manage pain and symptoms, evaluating patients’ responses to treatments and medications.


• Participate in professional growth, development, and quality improvement initiatives.


• Perform other duties as assigned by the RN.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• You'll be working in a collaborative, fun, and fast-paced environment.


• You’ll ensure safety and patient well-being while managing everything from meds to discharge orders.


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  • Competitive pay: $5 standby rate, $35-$45/hour, because we know your time and skills are valuable!
  
  
  
  

What We Need From You:

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing or vocational nursing program.


• Minimum three (3) years of nursing experience (hospice, community health, or medical/surgical experience preferred).


• Current LPN/LVN license in the state of practice.


• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.


• Must have a valid driver’s license, a reliable and insured vehicle, and the ability to travel as needed.


• Current CPR certification required.


• Understanding of the hospice philosophy and the needs of terminally ill patients.

Sound like the perfect fit? We’d love to have you on board! Apply today and join our incredible care team! 🚀