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Bristol Hospice

Merced, California

Join the Bristol Hospice team as a Hospice LPN/LVN PRN, where your work will play a critical role in providing comfort, support, and dignity to those nearing the end of life!

Posted Oct 2 · 3 years of experience

Pay
Not posted
Shift and hours
Weekends only
Unit and setting
Hospice Must understand the philosophy of hospice concept and understand needs of the terminally illterminally ill patients nearing end of life
License
LPN or LVN license
Term
Per Diem Join the Bristol Hospice team as a Hospice LPN/LVN PRN, where your work will play a critical role in providing comfort, support, and dignity to those nearing the end of life!PRN

Do you qualify?

License
LPN or LVN license
License
LPN/LVN license in state Must currently be licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State
Experience
3 years nursing experience Must have three (3) years nursing experience, community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred
Also asks
understanding of hospice philosophy and needs of terminally ill Must understand the philosophy of hospice concept and understand needs of the terminally ill
Also asks
flexible work hours Must be flexible in work hours
Also asks
working knowledge of information systems and software programs Must demonstrate a willingness to maintain comprehensive working knowledge regarding information systems and applicable software programs

Preferred

Experience
community health, hospice, or med/surg experience

What it pays

Tuition assistance
Offered

Benefits

  • BenefitsTuition ReimbursementTuition Reimbursement - We invest in your continued growth
  • BenefitsPaid Time Off & HolidaysPaid Time Off & Holidays - Because your well-being matters
  • BenefitsComprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability)Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability
  • Benefits401(k) & HSA401(k) & HSA - Plan for your future with confidence
  • BenefitsMileage ReimbursementMileage Reimbursement - For applicable travel and visits
  • BenefitsAdvanced Training ProgramsAdvanced Training Programs - Elevate your skills, expand your impact
More benefits (12)
  • Travel reimbursement
  • Health savings account
  • Paid holidays
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits
  • Medical
  • Disability

The role and schedule

Day to day
direct patient care in end-of-life care Provide direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care
Day to day
implement nursing practice per assessment and plan of care Implement current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care
Day to day
documentation of patient services Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care
Day to day
patient and caregiver education Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care
Day to day
coordination of hospice services with interdisciplinary team
Day to day
prepare equipment and supplies using aseptic technique Use and prepare equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique
Day to day
pain and symptom management Provide appropriate pain/symptom management
Day to day
evaluate response to treatments and medications Evaluate patients response to treatments/medications
Day to day
participate in QAPI teams and activities Participate in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
Day to day
duties as assigned by registered nurse Perform other duties as assigned by the registered nurse
Hours stated
Weekends, flexible on shift
Weekends
weekends, flexible on shift Schedule: Weekends, flexible on shift
Travel
travel across Merced, Stanislaus and Mariposa Counties Territory: Merced, Stanislaus and Mariposa Counties

The workplace

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Bristol Hospice
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Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

Original listing

Posted on Bristol Hospice’s careers page.

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Join the Bristol Hospice team as a Hospice LPN/LVN PRN, where your work will play a critical role in providing comfort, support, and dignity to those nearing the end of life!

Territory: Merced, Stanislaus and Mariposa Counties

Schedule

Weekends, flexible on shift

What You'll Get in Return (Full-time Perks & Benefits)

Tuition Reimbursement – We invest in your continued growth Paid Time Off & Holidays – Because your well-being matters Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability 401(k) & HSA – Plan for your future with confidence Mileage Reimbursement – For applicable travel and visits Advanced Training Programs – Elevate your skills, expand your impact A Mission-Driven Culture – Be part of a passionate, purpose-filled team providing the highest standard of end-of-life care

Our Culture

Our culture is cultivated using the following values

Integrity: We are honest and professional. Trust: We count on each other. Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel. Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes. Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated.

On An Average Day You Will

(includes, but not limited to)

Provide direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care Implement current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care Participate in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group; examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Supervisor Use and prepare equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique Provide appropriate pain/symptom management Evaluate patients response to treatments/medications Participate in personal, professional growth and development Participate in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities Perform other duties as assigned by the registered nurse All other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring to The Team

Must currently be licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State Must have three (3) years nursing experience, community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred Must understand the philosophy of hospice concept and understand needs of the terminally ill Must be flexible in work hours Must demonstrate a willingness to maintain comprehensive working knowledge regarding information systems and applicable software programs

Join a Team that embraces the reverence of life!

Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit www.bristolhospice.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

EEOC Statement

Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.

What's around it?

In Merced, CA

Merced, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 2% below the US average

Median rent
$1,393/mo
Household income
$63,122/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Merced, CA

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