Healthways Home Health Services Inc·Irvine, California
Provide after-hours telephone triage and nursing guidance for home health and hospice patients. Perform urgent in-person home visits and document all interactions in the Kinnser EMR system.
Benefits: Flexible schedule Training & development Position Overview
We are seeking a reliable and clinically sound Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide after-hours on-call coverage for our Home Health and Hospice patients in Orange County. This role involves telephone triage and occasional in-person visits when urgent patient care needs arise.
Call volume is typically low (0–2 calls per shift). An RN is available for consultation via phone or text should clinical guidance be needed.
This position includes a guaranteed on-call stipend, even if no calls or visits occur.
Weekday On-Call Coverage Monday – Thursday 6: 00 PM – 8:00 AM $360 weekly on-call stipend (Friday night coverage is not included in weekday on-call)
On-Call Stipend: $360 per weekday on-call week
$400 per weekend shift (optional)
Additional Compensation: Hourly pay for time spent handling patient phone calls
Hourly pay for any in-person visits performed
Mileage reimbursement at current IRS mileage rate
Equipment Provided: Company phone provided for all on-call communications
Responsibilities: Respond to after-hours patient or caregiver calls
Provide telephone triage and nursing guidance
Determine when in-person visits are necessary
Perform PRN home visits when urgent issues arise
Document patient interactions and visits in Kinnser (WellSky) EMR
Communicate patient concerns to the RN on-call as appropriate
Maintain patient safety and clinical standards during after-hours coverage
Qualifications: Current California LVN license in good standing
Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
Ability to work independently during after-hours coverage
Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
Comfortable documenting in electronic medical records
Orange County only. Must be able to visit patients if the need arises while on call.
RN support available for consultation
Low call volume environment
Flexible schedule with optional weekend coverage
Must hold a current California LVN license in good standing and possess a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. Requires strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to work independently during on-call shifts.
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