Hospice LVN; Valley area

Reliance Hospice and Palliative Care is seeking a compassionate Full-Time Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our hospice team. This is a field-based position covering the San Fernando Valley area
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• Position: Monday to Friday
• Weekend coverage: Candidates willing to cover weekends as needed will be strongly considered
• Rate: $35/hour or more
  , depending on experience
• Position type:
  Field-based role – candidates must be able to drive within assigned coverage areas

• Provide direct nursing care to hospice patients in private homes, assisted living facilities, board and care homes, and skilled nursing facilities under RN supervision
• Perform and document nursing interventions in accordance with the Plan of Care
• Assist with patient assessments, orders, and coordination of interdisciplinary visits
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered
• Monitor patient condition and report changes to the RN
• Educate patients and families on care needs and symptom management
• Triage calls as needed and attend death visits
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation
• Preserve patient dignity and comfort at end of life
• Make scheduled, requested, and Continuous Care visits as required

• Experience working with Older adults, chronically or seriously ill patient, Hospice, home care, or community health settings
• Background in caregiving, case management support, or patient advocacy preferred
• Volunteer hospice or healthcare experience considered

• Active California LVN license (required)
• Minimum 1 year of hospice or home health experience (required)
• Current CPR certification
• Valid California driver's license and proof of auto insurance
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in home and community settings
• Empathy, emotional resilience, and comfort discussing sensitive topics
• Phlebotomy and/or IV certification (preferred)
• Multilingual candidates encouraged to apply

• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift and transfer patients and equipment
• Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, and crouching
• Adequate vision and hearing to perform LVN duties safely