What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Field LVN Runner position at Choice Health Group?
*THIS IS AN ON THE ROAD POSITION (FIELD WORK), NOT REMOTE*
Comfort Choice Hospice Care is a growing hospice care agency providing quality services to patients in the comfort of their homes. We are seeking a compassionatePer DiemLVN Runnerto provide direct patient care for our hospice patients in Palm Springs and surrounding areas! This nurse will be able to be on-call as a runner for patient visits during the specified times set below in this description.
Areas of Coverage:Palm Springs to Indio
Per Diem LVN Runner Schedule:
- Weekdays: Monday- Thursday 5:30pm - 9am the following day ($50 per day)
- Weekends: Friday - Sunday 5:30pm - 9am the following day ($100 per day)
- On-Call: 2 to 3 weeks per month
Compensation:
On-call rate in addition to the visit rate if called out to do a visit. LVN Visits at $55 and Death Visits at $80 plus mileage.
Per Diem LVN Runner Job Description
- Providing nursing care to hospice patients in private homes, skilled nursing facilities, board and cares, and assisted living facilities under the supervision of an RN.
- Assist in obtaining the full assessment, following accurate orders, diagnosis and projection of visits for all disciplines necessary to support each patient.
- Perform and document nursing interventions including patient education according to the Plan of Care.
- Administers all medications and treatments.
- Communicates effectively with the RN, patients, families and physicians.
- Accurately document patient status, patient needs/problems, nursing interventions/patient response, safety interventions and education/teaching.
- Triage calls when needed.
- Attend death visits.
- Make scheduled or requested visits.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Per Diem LVN Runner Requirements:
- Current California LVN License
- One year of experience in Hospice
- Current CPR certification
- California driver's license
- Proof of auto insurance
- Physical from within 6 months of hire
- PPD from within 6 months of hire
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
remote work
Salary : $55 - $80
