On-Call Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Hospice chez Pennant
Pennant · Concord, États-Unis d'Amérique · Onsite
- Professional
- Bureau à Concord
On-Call Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Hospice
Sequoia Hospice of the East Bay – Contra Costa County, CA
Pay Range: $30.00 – $40.00 per hour
Job Type: Per Diem
Schedule: On Call – Nights (5:00pm – 8:00am)
The Sequoia Difference
At Sequoia Hospice East Bay, we are passionate about delivering life-changing service to our patients and their families. Serving a uniquely diverse community, we take pride in providing individualized, compassionate care that honors the dignity and unique needs of every patient.
As part of the Cornerstone Group, with nearly 80 agencies nationwide, we operate locally with a strong culture of high performance, innovation, and care. We empower our clinicians with the freedom to create and implement programs that best serve their patients and communities.
Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled On-Call LVN to provide direct patient care during overnight hours. This role is essential in supporting hospice patients and families with symptom management, comfort care, and timely interventions during critical moments.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following the established plan of care.
- Respond to on-call needs including symptom management, medication administration, and emotional support.
- Accurately document all patient interactions and care provided during the shift.
- Educate patients and caregivers on care techniques and symptom management.
- Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team regarding patient status and needs.
- Ensure appropriate use of equipment and supplies.
- Evaluate patient response to treatments and medications.
- Participate in quality improvement activities and professional development.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising RN.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program.
- Active LVN license in the State of California.
- Minimum 3 years of nursing experience; hospice or community health experience preferred.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently during overnight hours.
- Understanding of hospice philosophy and the needs of the terminally ill.
Why Join Sequoia Hospice East Bay?
We operate with the Core Values of CAPLICO:
- Celebration
- Accountability
- Passion for Learning
- Love One Another
- Intelligent Risk Taking
- Customer Second
- Ownership
If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to be part of a team that’s redefining hospice services in the Bay Area, we’d love to meet you!
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
