Overview

Hospice of the South Coast is currently hiring Part Time Compassionate On-Call Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to provide patient care in and around the San Diego Area! 

Wednesdays & Thursdays 12a-8a

Saturdays & Sundays 4p-12a

The On-Call LVN is responsible for identifying and coordinating patient/family needs and for providing preventative and supportive care to the hospice patient and family. The On-Call LVN utilizes assessment, intervention, and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and to enhance the quality of life. The On-Call LVN assumes on-call coverage for the designated teams and functions as an Interdisciplinary (IDT) team member to provide hospice care, support , and interventions after hours.

Hospice of the South Coast is a premier provider of end-of-life care. Our family of hospices provide quality care through our mission-oriented and patient-centric services. We are growing rapidly and are looking for skilled individuals to join us in our journey.

We offer excellent compensation and an industry leading benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Company matching 401(k)
• A generous time-off package with 15 days of PTO & 10 Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement & Certification Assistance
• Wellness & Discount Programs
• Cell Phone, Mileage, & Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Live Clinical Onboarding Program

If you are looking for a career with a purpose and a supportive team culture, then this is the position for you!

Responsibilities

• Provides emergency, PRN, and routine visits as necessary or scheduled.
• Assumes primary responsibility for hospice patients during on-call hours.
• Provides ongoing assessments of physical, psychological, and social and spiritual needs of the hospice patient and family and initiates appropriate interventions.
• Reviews clinical referral information and responds to requests and inquiries as appropriate Collaborates with Administrator On-Call regarding the eligibility and appropriateness of client for hospice services.
• Assesses and evaluates patient's status by: following the plan of care, regularly reevaluating patient and family/caregiver needs, participating in revising the plan of care as necessary based on patient status and needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse Program.
• Holds current unencumbered license in the state of practice as an Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience as LVN in Community Health, Medical surgical/Acute care setting preferred. 
• One (1) year of hospice experience preferred but not required.
• Must be computer proficient in typing and various programs, including background in EMR.
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification if required by state.

$30.00 -$35.00 per hour (Average Pay Range). Pay will be determined based on experience.