Licensed Vocational Nurse

About the role

We’re seeking a dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to play a pivotal role in our Palliative Care team. As a LVN with us, you'll be instrumental in delivering top-notch, evidence-based care to a panel of seriously ill patients. We're looking for someone with a genuine passion for this important work and a deep commitment to providing exceptional care to our patients.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Deliver nursing services aligned with individualized care plans under the direction of the patient's provider, assessing treatment effectiveness and the patient's physical and emotional responses.
• Collaborate in interdisciplinary planning and case conferences, ensuring care plans are up to date, goals are relevant and feasible for the care team's capabilities, and concerns are escalated appropriately.
• Record and communicate patient observations accurately within HIPAA-compliant systems and medical records.
• Facilitate case management and care coordination to uphold patient care plans effectively.
• Manage assigned patients, ensuring appropriate visit frequencies and addressing evolving acuity levels and clinical needs.
• Educate patients and caregivers about VyncaCare services, palliative care, disease processes, symptom management, and medication management.
• Assist with the in-person completion and documentation of advanced care planning discussions, including POLST forms and related care preference documentation.
• Float Nurse: Assist in covering patient care for other care teams during normal working hours.
• Coordinate administrative tasks, such as identifying travel dates, coordinating all travel arrangements including hotel, flights, etc.
• Occasionally overtime might be required for travel.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.
• 2+ years of clinical nursing experience in home health or community health.
• Direct experience in palliative care or hospice is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in nursing practices, clinical judgment, and documentation.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong decision-making skills and ability to work independently.
• Valid driver's license, insurance, and reliable vehicle.
• Proficiency in EMR, Google Suite, and other relevant technologies.
• Willing and able to work Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5pm Pacific Time, with flexibility for potential evenings and weekends.

Additional Information

• Background Screening: A background check, which may include a drug test or other health screenings depending on the role, will be required prior to employment.
• Vaccination Requirement: Employees in patient, client, or customer-facing roles must be vaccinated against influenza. Requests for religious or medical accommodations will be considered but may not always be approved.
• Employment Eligibility: Compliance with federal law requires identity and work eligibility verification using E-Verify upon hire.