After-Hours Licensed Vocational Nurse - San Francisco, United States - By the Bay Health

Description

Thisposition offers competitive pay, generous benefits anda supportive work environment as well as a sign on bonus.

By the Bay Health, a non-profit formerly known as Hospice by the Bay, set the standard for hospice in the U.S.

by emphasizing the role of the patient in making important medical decisions. Our spectrum of home-based services now includes Skilled Home Health Care, Palliative Care, Adult Hospice Care and Pediatric Care.

Our team approach strives to address practical, social, emotional and spiritual aspects of care, with the goal to maximize quality of life for our patients, caregivers and families.

We are currently seeking a


LVN
to work weekdays and weekend night shifts, flexible for full or part-time (3-5 days per week)for the San Francisco County and San Mateo County,

occasionally

Marin County.

The ideal candidate will have finely tuned assessment skills and be knowledgeable about Hospice care best practicesin order to triage incomingcalls and attend to patients in the field as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include

(but are not limited to):

Assist a registered nurse in providing direct care.

Initiate communication with physicians and managers, IPG members, HHA's and other health care providers as needed to facilitate optimal care.

Instruct primary caregivers, patients, volunteers and employed caregivers in care provision based on the Plan of Care and as requested by the Primary Nurse or RN Manager.

Note:
The
LVNreceives direction from the RN on-site and may not alter the patient/family plan of care.

Attend patient conference and participate in discussion of issues to facilitate optimal care.


Education/Experience :
Completion of a Licensed Vocational Nursing Education Program from an accredited school.

Minimum of one year of
LVNexperience 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.

Current California Driver's License and automobile insurance that meets State of California requirements, if driving a car.


Pay Range:

LVN- $ $47.00 hourly

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