Per-Diem LVN

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, provides counseling and supportive care to the patient and family, and participates in the care plan development and implementation.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited school of vocational/practical nursing.
• Current license within the State. Certification in Hospice and Palliative Vocational/Practical Nursing.
• At least one year experience as a LVN/LPN.
• Valid California driver's license and auto insurance.
• Availability to work evenings and occasional weekends.

For more information, please contact us at (951) 200-7800

To apply for this position, please send your resume to humanresources@hovsc.org,
and fill out an Employment Application.