LVN - Per Diem Home Health / Palliative Care

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our home health and palliative care team. In this role, you will deliver high-quality direct patient care across both home health and palliative care settings, working collaboratively under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to support positive patient outcomes. For our palliative care patients, you will play a vital role in providing comfort-focused care that prioritizes quality of life, symptom management, and meaningful support for patients and their families during some of life's most challenging moments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in both home health and palliative care settings in accordance with the California Nurse Practice Act
• Implement and follow individualized plans of care established by the supervising RN
• Deliver compassionate, comfort-focused palliative care with an emphasis on pain and symptom management and quality of life
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation consistent with the plan of care
• Educate and support patients and their families/caregivers on diagnoses, treatments, self-care techniques, and palliative care goals
• Assist RNs and physicians with specialized procedures, including equipment preparation and aseptic technique
• Provide emotional support and sensitive communication to palliative care patients and their families, working closely with the interdisciplinary team
• Identify and communicate patient needs for additional disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietitian) to the RN and/or Clinical Supervisor
• Use supplies and equipment responsibly and efficiently
• Participate in ongoing professional development and growth
• Perform additional duties as directed by the supervising RN

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical/vocational nursing program
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience; at least 1 year in a community/home health or medical/surgical setting required
• Experience in palliative care, hospice, or end-of-life care is a plus
• Current, active LVN licensure in the State of California
• CPR certification (must maintain current)
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated empathy, emotional resilience, and ability to support patients and families navigating serious illness
• Adherence to accepted professional nursing standards and practices
• Valid California driver's license, reliable personal vehicle with state-compliant insurance coverage

Why Join Us?

We are committed to fostering a supportive, team-oriented environment where clinical excellence and patient-centered care come first. Whether supporting a patient's recovery at home or walking alongside a family through a palliative care journey, our LVNs make a profound difference every day. If you are a dedicated nurse with a heart for meaningful, whole-person care, we'd love to hear from you.