LVN- Hospice After Hours

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Who We Are: Founded by nurses who believe that healthcare begins in the home, we have been providing quality Home Health Services to Bay Area communities since 2012. Today, we’re extremely proud to be one of the largest, fastest growing, independently owned home health companies in Northern California.

Because of our strong core values and exceptional service, HealthFlex has been awarded:

“Home Care EliteTop 500 Agency”
“Best & Brightest Companies to Work For Bay Area”
“SF Business Times Fast 100 & Top Women Owned Business”
Five Star Rated Quality Outcomes
4.7 Glassdoor rating and 92% CEO approval

Benefits of joining our team:

Strong market competitive compensation plans
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Choice of 9 medical plans, including two at 100% coverage
Retirement matching up to 4% after 90 days of employment
Competitive paid vacation, sick time and holiday pay
Company Car
Paid CEUs & CPR
Options for FSA and HSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits
Life Insurance
Employee Discount Program
Gym Reimbursement Program
Paid Mileage, Toll and Parking
Ipad and Cell Phone Provided

Position Summary: HealthFlex is seeking a compassionate and experienced After Hours Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) who strives to make a real impact for our community. By joining our team, you will be doing just that. Providing skilled services to help patients and families cope with the End of Life process.

Responsibilities:

Assist the Registered Nurse in carrying out the plan of care.
Should be willing to travel throughout the Bay Area for coverage
Assist Registered Nurse in performing specialized procedures (a defined in the State Nurse Practice Act) as directed by the Registered Nurse under physician’s orders.
Assist with the preparation, implementation and continuing evaluation of the patient plan of care.
Actively participate with the IDG in collaborating to ensure the patient’s plan of care is kept current and any identified issues are addressed.
Help reinforce teaching to the patient/family members regarding end of life care.
Foster cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons involved in patient care and by active participation in team and staff conferences.
Assume responsibility for personal and vocational growth and development through active participation in nursing organizations and participating in in-service programs and other job learning.
Prepare clinical and progress notes as appropriate.
Keep the Case Manager infrared of changes noted during visits.
performs on-call duties (including holidays) per policy and agency need.
Assume responsibility of self-development by continually striving to improve his/her Nursing practice through formal education, attendance at workshops and conferences, active participation in professional and related organizational meetings and/or individual research and reading.

Weekend Schedule : Saturday + Sunday from 12 AM-8:30 OR Saturday +Sunday from 3:30 PM- 12:00 AM

Requirements

Qualifications:

Current and unrestricted LVN license
1+ years of Hospice Experience required
1+ years of Home Health experience a plus
Current AHA CPR certification
Driver's License
Able to travel to our Oakland office for weekly IDG meetings
The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.

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