Every Other Weekend Hospice Nurse - LVN
About the role
At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you! As a Weekend LVN/LPN, you will complete patient visits as needed. The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades. A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member.
Responsibilities
- Answer calls from patients, families, and customers.
- Complete patient visits in private residences, assisted living communities, and skilled nursing facilities.
- Demonstrate passion for hospice care and act as an advocate for hospice services and Suncrest Hospice.
Requirements
- Current Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice.
- Great clinical and communication skills.
- Ability to work well within a team environment, collaborating daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
- Work closely with patients on a 1‑to‑1 basis while receiving strong support from the patient care team.
- Ability to work independently, managing day‑to‑day activities such as phone, email, written communication, meetings with various healthcare professionals, and understanding hospice rules and regulations.
- Strong time‑management skills to schedule visits, attend required meetings, and prioritize/triage urgent needs.
- Ability to learn an electronic medical records system.
- Willingness to drive with reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and car insurance.
Benefits
- 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment.
Pay
$40-45/hour