The Licensed Vocational Nurse will provide direct patient care under RN supervision, following the established plan of care, and respond to on-call needs for symptom management and emotional support. Key duties include accurately documenting all interactions, educating patients/caregivers, and communicating status updates to the interdisciplinary team.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program with an active LVN license in California and possess a minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, with hospice or community health experience being preferred. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, current CPR certification, and the ability to work independently, including overnight hours, are also required.
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 The Sequoia Difference At Sequoia Hospice East Bay, we are passionate about delivering life-changing service to our patients and their families.
Serving a uniquely diverse community, we take pride in providing individualized, compassionate care that honors the dignity and unique needs of every patient.
As part of the Cornerstone Group, with nearly 80 agencies nationwide, we operate locally with a strong culture of high performance, innovation, and care.
We empower our clinicians with the freedom to create and implement programs that best serve their patients and communities.
Position Overview We are seeking a compassionate and skilled LVN to provide direct patient care.
This role is essential in supporting hospice patients and families with symptom management, comfort care, and timely interventions during critical moments.
Key Responsibilities 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.
Qualifications 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.
Why Join Sequoia Hospice East Bay?
We operate with the Core Values of CAPLICO: Celebration Accountability Passion for Learning Love One Another Intelligent Risk Taking Customer Second Ownership If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to be part of a team that’s redefining hospice services in the Bay Area, we’d love to meet you!
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.
The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.
Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.
More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. At Sequoia Home Health, our role is to be the emotional, psychological, and clinical companion to all our patients and their caregivers.
Our focus is to help facilitate a smooth and safe transition back to our client’s homes and improve quality of life by helping them get back to doing what they love.
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.
