LVN Outpatient Hospice - Full Time Licensed Vocational Nurse
Company: Valley Regional
Location: Fresno
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: $31 - $35/hourly Valley
Regional Hospice is currently seeking a full-time outpatient
hospice LVN. Outpatient hospice experience is preferred, but not
required. Benefits Health insurance - 4 HMO Plans & 4 PPO Plans
30-day (to the next month) waiting period for benefits enrollments
401(k) 401(k) matching (upon meeting 401K eligibility criteria)
Affordable Dental insurance Vision insurance Employer pays 50% of
Medical, Dental and Vision premium for employee only Disability
insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance Life insurance (Whole & Term
Employer-Sponsored Plan) Paid time off accruals (Full-Time
employees accrue) Accident insurance Critical Illness insurance Job
Description Summary The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is
responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision
of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan
of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the
members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.
Outpatient hospice typically takes place in the patient home or in
a facility. Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities Provides
direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.
Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive
assessment and the plan of care. Provide accurate and timely
documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and
information pertinent to diagnosis and self plan of care.
Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately
reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group.
Examples include hospice aide, MSW, Dietitian or Clinical
Supervisor. Uses equipment and supplies effectively and
efficiently. Provides appropriate pain/symptom management.
Evaluates patients response to treatments/medications. Participates
in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates
in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse. On
occasion, one may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move
patient weight up to 250 pounds lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds
The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of
the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of
this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related
tasks other than those stated in this description. Position
Qualifications Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or
vocational nursing program. 1-3 years nursing experience.
Experience working in the hospice setting, in an outpatient
setting, is preferred but not required. Currently licensed as an
LPN/LVN in the State. Complies with accepted professional standards
and practice. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication,
and organization skills. Must be a licensed driver with an
automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or
organization requirements and is in good working order. Possesses
and maintains current CPR certification. Still not convinced? Heres
some more info about Valley Regional Home Health: Competitive
Benefits: Eight medical plans to choose from, dental coverage,
vision coverage, and other optional plans such as Critical Illness
coverage, Short-term Disability coverage, Accident insurance, Life
Insurance, and a competitive 401K plan. Excellent Support Staff:
Our home office is dedicated to clinical support and answering
questions. We are available by phone, email or even CHAT to assist
our employees with anything they may need. Positive Company
Culture: We love hosting BBQs, Potlucks and recognizing our
employees whether its for a job well done or an Employee of the
Month! We acknowledge our team as humans, not robots, and we know
how stressful it can be to work in the healthcare industry. One of
the largest Central California Home Health agencies: We have been
around since 2013 and we are still growing!
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