LVN On-Call Runner - Hospice

About the Position

We seek a skilled LVN to join our amazing and expanding team! As an on-call LVN with Crossroads, you will provide care and support to patients during their final stages of life. You will also help support their families and collaborate with healthcare professionals.

In this role, the ideal candidate will have profound knowledge and skills in caring for the terminally ill. We seek a compassionate nurse with excellent interpersonal skills who possesses a thorough understanding of hospice philosophy and care. The ability to educate families, provide care aligned with patient’s values, and provide support for patients and families are vital in this position. Our purpose is to improve our patients' quality of life during their final days with dignity, comfort, and support.

Availability:

The shift is one week on and one week off. The Monday - Friday shift starts at 5:00 PM and ends at 8:30 AM. Saturday and Sunday are 24 hours.

Area of Coverage:

Alameda County and San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities:

• Provide care in various community settings (ie. SNF, AL, Home and RCFE)
• Administer and educate caregivers about medications & medical supplies/equipment
• Provide skilled nursing visits for patients (i.e., blood draws, symptom visits, wound care, etc.)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (RN, MSW, chaplain, HHA, volunteers)
• Timely charting of all visits
• Work closely with collaborating RN case manager

Qualifications and Skills:

• Graduate from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program
• Must possess a current, unrestricted California Registered Nursing license and CPR certification
• Minimum 1 year experience in home health and/or hospice
• Must be able to pass required background check
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Knowledge and practice of infection control guidelines
• Must comply with health screening and immunization requirements
• Familiarity with the use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Follow professional standards guidelines for the organizations
• Must have valid driver license, reliable transportation source and proof of auto insurance.
• Bilingual (Cantonese, preferred) a plus (our patients speak many languages!)
• HPNA certification a plus

Why Work with Crossroads?

We have a team approach that is focused on "our" success in achieving a great work environment and excellent patient outcomes. Our goal is for every team member to come to the conclusion: "this is the best job I've ever had" (and many do). As part of that, Crossroads Home Health and Hospice offers competitive compensation and benefits. We believe in caring for both our team and our patients and have a profound understanding of the value in both. We are committed to being the employer and provider of choice in the areas we serve. Come meet us, join the team, and help us continue to build something great in San Francisco … We're excited to meet you!