Hospice Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN - Ridgecrest CA

Job in Ridgecrest, Kern County, California, 93555, USA

Listing for: Oasis Hospice

Per diem position
Listed on 2026-11-02

Job specializations:

Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, LPN/LVN, Palliative Care Nurse, Nursing Home

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45 - 130 USD Daily USD 45.00 130.00 DAY

Benefits:

Positive Culture
Competitive Compensation
Company parties
Paid time off

Salary Range $45 - $130 piece rate / per visit Per Diem Position

JOB SUMMARY:

A qualified Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse administers nursing care to terminally ill Hospice patients as needed. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and IDG plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Services are furnished in accordance with Hospice policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of a state approved school of practical (vocational) nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.

Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing, preferred.

Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Hospice.

Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Completion of a Hospice training program prior to providing care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.

Implements the IDG nursing care plan for each patient.

Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned.

Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and RN reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.

Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home.

Evaluates with registered nurse the effectiveness of the LPN’s/LVN’s nursing service to the patient and family under the guidance of the registered nurse.

Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments and care of patient.

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