LVN After Hours Runner - LA/San Fernando Valley

Are you looking to make extra income, a night owl or going to school during the day? Then this is a job for you! Reliance Hospice and Palliative Care is looking for an enthusiastic after-hours LVN runner to join our team! This is a great opportunity for those going to school during the day or looking for additional income.

Coverage area: Los Angeles - San Fernando Valley

After Hours LVN Runner Schedule: 7 days on and 7 days off. Shift starts from 5 pm - 8 am

On-call rate unless called out to do a visit.



Full-Time Position

Job Description

• Providing nursing care to hospice patients in private homes, skilled nursing facilities, board and cares, and assisted living facilities under the supervision of an RN.
• Assist in obtaining the full assessment, following accurate orders, diagnosis and projection of visits for all disciplines necessary to support each patient.
• Perform and document nursing interventions including patient education according to the Plan of Care.
• Understands and is competent in workflows, problem charting, interventions and accuracy of input by review of POC at each visit.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency in performing baseline nursing skills.
• Identifies and determines priority of the patient's needs/problems and reports any variance to the RN.
• Administers all medications and treatments.
• Communicates effectively with the RN, patients, families and physicians.
• Accurately document patient status, patient needs/problems, nursing interventions/patient response, safety interventions and education/teaching.
• Maintain patient rights and dignity. Assures the care of the dying patient, optimizing his/her comfort and dignity.
• Triage calls when needed.
• Attend death visits.
• Make scheduled, requested visits or Continuous Care (as needed).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualification

• Current California LVN License (required).
• At least one year of experience in hospice or home health (required).
• Current CPR certification, California driver's license and proof of auto insurance (required).
• Great communication and organizational skills.
• Phlebotomy and/or IV Certification (preferred).
• Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required LVN skills.

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Standard shift:

• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Weekly schedule:

• 7on 7off

Experience:

• Hospice care: 1 year (Required)
• Nursing: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LVN (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lake Forest, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road