About this Hospice (LVN) Licensed Vocational Nurse role at By the Bay Health
By The Bay Health, a non-profit established in 1975, set the standard for hospice in the U.S. by emphasizing the role of the patient in making important medical decisions. Our spectrum of home-based services now includes Skilled Home Health Care, Palliative Care, Adult Hospice Care and Pediatric Care. Our team approach strives to address practical, social, emotional and spiritual aspects of care, with the goal to maximize quality of life for our patients, caregivers and families.
This position offers competitive pay, generous benefits and a supportive work environment.
The Hospice (LVN) Licensed Vocational Nurse will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse Case Manager and provide skilled patient care as outlined in the written plan of care.
Schedule:
Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday; 8:30am - 5:00pm
Location:
Marin County
By the Bay Health follows all CDPH vaccine requirements for healthcare personnel.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Assist a primary nurse in providing direct care.
- Initiate communication with physicians and team leaders, IPG members, HHA’s and other health care providers as needed to facilitate optimal care.
- Instruct primary caregivers, patients, volunteers and employed caregivers in care provision based on the Plan of Care and as requested by the Primary Nurse or RN Team Leader. Note: The LVN receives direction from the RN on-site and may not alter the patient/family plan of care.
- Attend patient conference and participate in discussion of issues to facilitate optimal care
Education/Experience:
- Completion of a Licensed Vocational Nursing Education Program from an accredited school.
- Minimum of one year of LVN experience preferably in an acute care setting. Experience in a home health/ hospice setting preferred but not required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Current Licensed Vocational Nurse certification from the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners.
- Valid California certification in Intravenous Therapy & Blood Withdrawal preferred
Pay Range:
$45.45 - $53.00 hourly
By the Bay Health is proud to serve our community as an equal employment opportunity employer. Everyone is valued and welcome at BTBH. Our organization is committed to diversity, equity and continues to build a culture of inclusion by recruiting, screening, hiring and retaining any qualified individual without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, registered domestic partner status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military care status, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by Federal, state, or local laws.
