Hospice LVN (Office Support)

Licensed Vocational Nurse (In-Office Support)

LightBridge Hospice and Palliative Care is dedicated to providing the medical, spiritual, emotional and psychological support patients and families need during the final phase of life. In addition to holistic and comprehensive care, LightBridge offers special programs to enhance care and quality of life for patients, including integrative therapies and a commitment to the specialized needs of veterans and people with dementia. LightBridge is also proud to be the first hospice program in San Diego County specifically dedicated to the needs and concerns of the Jewish community through the Ohr Ami program.

If you are looking to embark on an amazing journey of providing heartfelt care to patients, LightBridge Hospice & Palliative Care is for you. We are passionate about providing quality hospice and palliative care in a manner that is thoughtful and meaningful. To travel this journey with a family during this time is nothing short of extraordinary. We are blessed to have so many dedicated professionals on our team, providing loving care to our patients and their families. For us, it's more than a job – it's a calling.

LightBridge Benefit Package includes:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Professional development, education and training
• Flexible schedule (8 or 10hr shifts)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off (sick & vacation) and holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k benefits

Job responsibilities include:

• Collaborates with RN case managers and clinical leadership to coordinate nurse and hospice aide visits and ensures patient visits are completed according to the plan of care.
• Accurately maintains the electronic schedule for all clinical team members as assigned.
• Responsible for ensuring all unplanned visits are covered by appropriate team members.
• Assist with patient visits in periods of staffing shortages and critical patient need.
• Answers and assists with incoming calls and triages them with RN supervision.
• Reviews patient records, to include most recent clinical notes, medication lists and care plan prior to giving directions.
• Completes Electronic Medical Records (EMR) in a timely and efficient manner in accordance to department policies and procedures.
• Cross trains as Admissions Coordinator to assist during times of high need, or position coverage.
• Initiates communication with Case Managers, IDT members, doctors and those necessary to communicate with in order to meet the needs of the caller.
• Assists leadership with quality assurance performance improvement initiatives.
• Assist with administering flu injections or TB tests for team members.
• Additional duties as requested.

Minimum qualification requirements:

• Current license to practice as a Licensed vocational nurse in the State of California
• Valid Driver's License and proof of Auto Insurance Coverage
• Reliable transportation to the office and field visits as needed
• Ability to respond to needs of patients/families/caregivers in varied settings and to function effectively in a nursing facility environment
• Demonstrated skill in nursing practice, ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles
• Hospice experience highly preferred.
• Please log on to our website: http://lightbridgehospice.com/join-our-team/ to begin our application process for this GREAT opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you!
• Comfortable with computers and mobile technology (cell phone, electronic medical record)
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements and deadlines
• Must be willing to work on-site in our office, with flexibility to make patient visits as needed.

Please go to www.lightbridgehospice.com and complete an online application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• LVN (Required)

Work Location: In person