LVN Hospice Hospice Full-time
Silverado

PRN Hospice Licensed Vocational Nurse, LVN (AM)

Silverado Chula Vista, CA, US
$34 - $38 / hour

Join Silverado Palliative Coastal Valleys covering San Diego County and be part of a nationally recognized team ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services. Since 1997, Silverado has been delivering exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions and those facing life-limiting illnesses through our Palliative services. We’re a certified Great Place to Work® and proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.

We’re hiring Hospice LVNs - compassionate professionals who provide skilled nursing and palliative care to patients and families during their most vulnerable moments. This role blends clinical expertise, empathy, and relationship-building to deliver dignified, meaningful care.

Be a difference-maker with a Palliative care leader!

You lead with compassion, resilience, and clinical precision. You’re dependable, emotionally intelligent, and thrive in a team-focused environment. You’re comfortable around pets and passionate about supporting patients and families with grace and dignity.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Deliver skilled nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse
  • Provide pain and symptom management, medical treatments, and patient education
  • Support patients and families through end-of-life care with empathy and professionalism
  • Participate in care planning and collaborate with the interdisciplinary Palliative team
  • Maintain accurate documentation and comply with Palliative protocols
  • Travel to patient homes across San Diego County

Qualifications:

  • Valid LVN/LPN license in the state
  • Minimum 1 year of LVN/LPN experience
  • Hospice experience preferred but not required
  • CPR certification required
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable working around animals and pets
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Reliable transportation and willingness to travel
  • May be required to work outside regular hours based on patient needs

Why Choose Silverado?

  • Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services™
  • Certified Great Place to Work®
  • Paid training and strong internal mobility

Schedule: PRN (Per Diem), Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, variable shifts as needed to meet business needs

Anticipated pay range: $34 USD - $38 USD

Silverado offers the following benefits to eligible employees: 

  • 401(k) matching
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance 
  • Referral program
  • Other amazing benefits such as Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs!

* Silverado does not accept candidates from outside recruiters or agencies for this role. *

California Employees: For roles requiring driving, the driving requirement has been deemed essential to the performance of this role due to specific business necessity. Supporting documentation is maintained by Silverado and is available for review upon request to ensure compliance with California law.

To view California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) information, please visit this page: https://www.silverado.com/legal-disclaimers/#Consumer-Privacy-Act-Disclosure

Employment offers are contingent on background check, drug screening, physical, and TB testing (if applicable).

Silverado uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security

EOE/M/F/D/V  

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