Licensed Vocational Nurse (Hospice) - Full Time

Mission Hospice & Home Care serves patients and families in San Mateo County and northern Santa Clara County with quality, compassionate end-of-life care and education. Founded in 1979, our local, independent nonprofit has provided thousands of patients and their families with physical, emotional, and spiritual support throughout the journey from a life-threatening diagnosis through death and bereavement. Employee benefits include: • Matching 401k • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans • Pet Insurance • Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance • Long Term Disability Insurance • 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) • HSA and FSA accounts • Employee Assistance programs About the position: The LVN is responsible for providing direct patient care to hospice patients. Responsibilities include: following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. Responsibilities: • Provides direct patient care under current nursing practices, following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care • Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient care services • Provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to the plan of care • Participates in the coordination of hospice services and reports identified needs to the Program Director and interdisciplinary team • Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently • Provides appropriate pain/symptom management • Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications • Participates in professional growth and development • Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse • Other duties as assigned Qualifications: • Current CA LVN license • Graduate of an accredited LVN nursing program • Current CPR certification • One-year nursing experience, hospice experience preferred • Valid California Driver’s License and an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new software as needed • Team player with excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills • Understands hospice philosophy & comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill Physical abilities/requirements: • Ability to safely lift/transfer 50 lbs. with or without assisted devices (patients, supplies, etc.) • Ability to push, pivot, pull, and reposition 50 lbs. with or without assisted devices • Ability to bend, squat, stoop, crouch, kneel, reach, climb, and rotate • Manual dexterity (grip/grasp/pinch) • Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time • Ability to walk for prolonged periods of time • Ability to drive for prolonged periods of time • Visual and hearing acuity with or without assisted devices • Withstand different work environments o Internal- office noise and interruptions, open workspaces o External- a number of elements including but not limited to: various community & living environments, weather, & travel/traffic conditions Please Note: The salary range provided here is only a reference guide but final salary rate depends on work experience.