Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Hospice
San Jose, California
You'll give direct patient care under an RN's supervision, following the plan of care and delivering treatments.
- Shift and hours
- Nights, 5p-8a Schedule: Nights, 5p-8a PRN
- Unit and setting
- Hospice
- License
- LVN license Active CA LVN LicenseActive California LVN license
- Term
- Per Diem Schedule: Nights, 5p-8a PRNPRN, as-needed shifts
Do you qualify?
- License
- Active California LVN license Active CA LVN License Check your license
- Certification
- Current CPR certification
- Experience
- 1 year of LVN experience Minimum 1 year of LVN experience (hospice experience preferred)
- Also asks
- Valid driver's license and insured, reliable vehicle Valid driver’s license and insured, reliable vehicle
- Also asks
- Works independently and as part of a team Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred
- Experience
- Hospice experience
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Coordinate hospice services and report needs to the care team Coordinate hospice services and report needs to the care team
- Day to day
- Pain and symptom management; evaluate response to medications Manage pain and symptoms; evaluate patient response to medications
- Day to day
- Patient and family teaching on diagnosis and self-care Educate patients and families on diagnosis and self-care
- Hours stated
- Nights, 5p-8a PRN
- Details
- Covers mainly Santa Clara County and surrounding areas Coverage Area: Mainly Santa Clara County, also surrounding areas
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- 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
On your path
Hospice is a specialty you move into. Med surg, oncology, or home health is the usual door in.
Original listing
Posted on Sequoia Hospice’s careers page.
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- Schedule
- Nights, 5p-8a PRN
Coverage Area: Mainly Santa Clara County, also surrounding areas
The Sequoia Difference
At Sequoia Hospice, we’re passionate about delivering exceptional, individualized care. Our mission is to provide life-changing service with dignity and compassion, helping patients and families navigate a smooth transition home.
We’re growing and looking for an experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our Hospice Care team!
What You’ll Do
As a Hospice LVN, you will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). You’ll follow the plan of care, deliver treatments, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement nursing care based on comprehensive assessment and plan of care
- Document patient services accurately and timely
- Educate patients and families on diagnosis and self-care
- Coordinate hospice services and report needs to the care team
- Manage pain and symptoms; evaluate patient response to medications
- Use equipment and supplies effectively
- Participate in quality improvement and professional development
What We’re Looking For
- Active CA LVN License
- Minimum 1 year of LVN experience (hospice experience preferred)
- Current CPR certification
- Valid driver’s license and insured, reliable vehicle
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Why Join Sequoia?
Sequoia Hospice is part of the Cornerstone Group, a network of 75 agencies nationwide. While we’re part of a large family, we operate locally with a culture that values freedom, innovation, and excellence.
Our Core Values (CAPLICO)
- Celebration
- Accountability
- Passion for Learning
- Love One Another
- Intelligent Risk Taking
- Customer Second
- Ownership
Join a team of high performers on a mission to create the best Hospice agency in the Bay Area!
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us deliver exceptional care to our community.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
What's around it?
San Jose, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 10% above the US average
- Median rent
- $2,669/mo
- Household income
- $146,427/yr, all local households, not nurse pay