Hospice Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Company: Suncrest Hospice
Location: Walnut Creek
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Why Suncrest:At 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!Benefits:Actual Work/Life BalanceCompetitive PayBenefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurancePaid Time Off401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employmentA culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team memberThe opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgradesDetails:The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) will be responsible for providing care and services for a group of patients, visiting patients where they reside, which could include private homes, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and Assisted Living Facilities. This position is a contributing member of the interdisciplinary team, providing expertise regarding psych-social assessments, interventions, and knowledge of community sources.Qualifications:Current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice with one year of experience under licenseAbility to work well within a team environment to collaborate daily with a team of cliniciansWork closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care teamCan work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis with activities which include: phone, email and written communication, meetings with a variety of healthcare professionals, and an understanding of state and federal rules and regulationsTime management skills to manage visits, documentation, meetings (i.e.: to scheduled visits, attend required meetings, respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns)Ability to learn an electronic medical records systemMust be willing to drive and reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insuranceWCMP

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