Licensed Vocational Nurse; LVN - Hospice

Position Overview

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Hospice Sequoia Hospice of the East Bay – Contra Costa County, CA.

Pay Range: $35.00 – $42.00 per hour. Job Type: Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem, On Call.

At Sequoia Hospice East Bay, we are passionate about delivering life‑changing service to patients and their families. Serving a uniquely diverse community, we pride ourselves on providing individualized, compassionate care that honors the dignity and unique needs of every patient.

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following the established plan of care.
• Respond to on‑call needs, including symptom management, medication administration, and emotional support.
• Accurately document all patient interactions and care provided during the shift.
• Educate patients and caregivers on care techniques and symptom management.
• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team regarding patient status and needs.
• Ensure appropriate use of equipment and supplies.
• Evaluate patient response to treatments and medications.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising RN.

• Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program.
• Active LVN license in the State of California.
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience; hospice or community health experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently during overnight hours.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and the needs of the terminally ill.

We operate with the core values of CAPLICO:
Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second Ownership.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.