Hospice House LVN at Mission Hospice and Home Care

San Mateo, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

48.4

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Direct patient care, Hospice care, Nursing practice, Patient assessment, Care planning, Documentation, Patient education, Caregiver education, Interdisciplinary team coordination, Intravenous therapy, Blood withdrawal

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Mission Hospice & Home Care serves patients and families in the San Francisco Peninsula and South Bay with quality care and compassionate end-of-life support and education. Founded in 1979, we are a local, independent nonprofit that has provided thousands of patients and their families with physical, emotional, and spiritual support throughout the journey from a life-threatening diagnosis through death and bereavement. This per deim position offers competitive pay, generous benefits and a supportive work environment. We are seeking an LVN who will be responsible for providing direct patient care to hospice patients at our Hospice House in Redwood City. Schedule: Per diem; must be available at least 4 shifts per month Location: Redwood City Mission Hospice & Home Care follows all CDPH vaccine requirements for healthcare personnel. Essential Duties & Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Provides direct patient care under current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care. Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient care services. Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to plan of care. Participates in the coordination of hospice services and report identified needs to the Program Director and interdisciplinary team. 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. Valid California certification in Intravenous Therapy & Blood Withdrawal preferred Current California Driver’s License and automobile insurance that meets State of California requirements, if driving a car. Pay Range: $38.65 - $48.40 hourly Mission Hospice and Home Care is proud to serve our community as an equal employment opportunity employer. Everyone is valued and welcome at MHHC. 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.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and support to hospice patients at the Hospice House in accordance with the established plan of care. Coordinate services with the interdisciplinary team and maintain accurate, timely documentation of all patient care activities.