Hospice Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN On Call Runner Weekdays

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Hospice Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN On Call Runner Weekdays

Fountain Valley, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Title: LVN Runner Reports To: Director of Clinical Services Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Pay: $100 per day, $60 per visit plus mileage reimbursement License Required: Active, unrestricted LVN license in the state of California

    Position Summary The LVN Runner provides real-time clinical phone coverage and performs PRN (as-needed) patient visits during business hours. This role bridges gaps in the visit schedule — covering call-offs, urgent patient needs, and same-day requests — while triaging incoming clinical calls and routing them appropriately under RN and Medical Director oversight.

    Key Responsibilities Answer and triage incoming clinical calls from patients, families, and caregivers during business hours

    Assess symptoms/concerns by phone and determine urgency; escalate to the on-call RN, Case Manager, or Medical Director as needed

    Perform PRN visits, including but not limited to: symptom management, wound care, medication administration, vital signs, and general nursing assessment

    Cover unplanned visit gaps (RN/LVN call-offs, same-day admission needs, urgent family requests)

    Document all calls and visits accurately and timely in the EMR per agency policy

    Communicate visit findings and care plan updates to the primary Case Manager/RN

    Coordinate with scheduling/intake staff on same-day visit assignments

    Maintain compliance with hospice regulations, infection control standards, and agency policies

    Qualifications Active LVN license in good standing

    Minimum 1–2 years clinical experience; hospice or home health experience strongly preferred

    Comfortable with phone-based triage and independent field visits

    Reliable transportation; valid driver's license and auto insurance

    Strong communication and prioritization skills — this role requires shifting between phone coverage and field visits throughout the day

    Physical Requirements Ability to travel to patient homes/facilities within the service area

    Ability to lift/carry supplies (up to ~25 lbs) and perform hands-on nursing care

    This is a remote position.