Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Hospice Care

Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift | 5 x 8-Hour Shifts Guaranteed Hours: 40 Hours per Week Weekend Availability Required EMR: EPIC Experience Required

About Us

Our Home Health and Hospice agencies proudly serve communities throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington. Recognized for excellence in patient care, many of our agencies have received prestigious Home Care Elite Awards. Whether you enjoy the energy of a metropolitan area, the serenity of scenic outdoor trails, or a balance of both, we offer rewarding opportunities in diverse locations while delivering compassionate, personalized care directly to patients' homes.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with recent hospice experience to provide skilled nursing care to patients in a home hospice setting. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Physician (MD), the LVN will participate in patient assessments, implementation of care plans, and delivery of clinical treatments while ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, hospice experience, EPIC documentation experience, and flexibility to work weekends along with three weekdays.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to assigned hospice patients under the direction of an RN.
• Perform routine patient visits according to agency policies and care plans.
• Assist in developing and implementing individualized interdisciplinary plans of care.
• Monitor patient conditions and report changes to the supervising RN or physician.
• Administer treatments and nursing procedures using proper aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Perform wound care, sterile dressing changes, irrigations, and other prescribed treatments.
• Accurately document patient care and clinical observations in EPIC.
• Educate patients and family members regarding disease management and comfort care measures.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide guidance and functional direction to ancillary staff when appropriate.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities as assigned based on agency operational needs.

Qualifications

Required

• Current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of practice.
• Recent Hospice Nursing Experience.
• EPIC EMR Experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from an approved provider.
• Ability to work weekends and additional weekday shifts.
• Strong communication, documentation, and patient care skills.

Preferred

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Arrhythmia Certification.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Age 21 years or older.

Schedule

• Day Shift
• 5 x 8-hour shifts
• 40 guaranteed hours per week
• Weekend coverage required
• Three additional weekday shifts