Licensed Vocational Nurse Pediatric Hospice

Company and Territory

Company: Providence at Home with Compassus

Territory Coverage (candidate must be local and willing to travel to below cities):

• All of Los Angeles County and Orange County

• Part‑time: 24 hours per week
• 3 days per week, 8‑hour shifts
• Every other weekend
• On weekend‑on weeks
  : work one weekday
• On weeks without a weekend shift
  : work three weekdays

The LPN/LVN provides holistic nursing care to patients and families under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following the Plan of Care. This role supports patients and families by anticipating changes in condition, promoting patient and family choice, ensuring continuity of care, and enhancing quality of life for patients at the end of life.

Weekend availability required.

1 year pediatric experience in a clinical setting.

• Observe and report patient data to the RN for use in developing the Plan of Care.
• Implement nursing interventions in accordance with the Plan of Care and hospice policies.
• Anticipate disease progression and implications for symptom management.
• Educate patients and families about care needs and anticipated changes in condition.
• Assist patients and families with understanding insurance benefits and managing care in a cost-effective manner.
• Document observations, interventions, and communications accurately and timely according to established standards.
• Manage assigned caseload and communicate Plan of Care updates to the RN as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the hospice team through effective communication and time management; apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address team issues.
• Maintain awareness of professional scope of practice and compliance with hospice Conditions of Participation.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and implement recommended changes as appropriate.
• Perform triage and medication desk duties as assigned.
• Adhere to Compassus/Providence policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.

California

• Education:
  
  Must meet certification, licensure, or registration requirements.
• Work Experience:
  
  Minimum 1 year as an LVN (6 months home care preferred).
• Certifications/Licenses:
  California Licensed Vocational Nurse required upon hire;
  Infusion and Venipuncture Certification required;
  National Provider BLS – American Heart Association within 30 days of hire. Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required upon request.

• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
  • Requires ability to communicate in English effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Other
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  
  Ability to articulate and embrace an integrated healthcare at home philosophy.
• Strong clinical nursing skills; knowledge of hospice and palliative care practices preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation and other regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledge and alignment with Providence philosophy and standards of care; able to work in a way that supports the mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with patients, families, caregivers, and colleagues.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries while supporting families in crisis; uses self‑care strategies for managing stress.
• Proven ability to build professional relationships across diverse groups at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks, meet quality standards, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Excellent negotiation,…