LVN Hospice
Marian Regional Medical Center
Santa Maria, California
The Staff LVN is an experienced practitioner who demonstrates in-depth knowledge of nursing, patient care, and the ability to practice independently within the confines of educational preparation, physician orders, and as assigned and supervised by a registered nurse. This position works in the field making home visits to hospice patients in their homes, in skilled nursing facilities and/or in assisted living facilities.
Minimum Requirements:
- At least two years of acute hospital experience OR Skilled Nursing experience
- California Licensed Vocational Nurse license (CA LVN)
- Current and valid CPR-AHA (CT CPRBLS)
- Current Car Insurance with proof of liability insurance
- Current California Driver License with clean driving record (CA DL)
Preferred Requirements:
- Hospice or home health experience
- SNF experience
- Experience with patients at end of life
Special Skills:
- Demonstrates ability to work in the home setting, in SNF or ALF setting
- Works with an interdisciplinary team, under the direction of an RN
- Demonstrates proficient intermediate nursing skills
- Demonstrates a caring, compassionate attitude towards others
- Ability and willingness to actively participate in agency task forces and committees
- Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently
- Demonstrates clear, effective written and oral English skills, and objective, active listening skills
- Demonstrates ability to work on the computer, as documentation is computer based
- Reacts calmly and efficiently in emergencies
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with others across all agency departments
Marian Regional Medical Center, a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria, California, is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian's beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit