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Hospice Afterhours LVN/RN (per diem)

  • PRN / per diem
  • LPN / LVN license
  • Driver's license

Open in 3 locations

Anchor Health posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.

California

3 open

How this pay compares

This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open licensed practical nurse jobs in California post a median of $37.72 an hour, the middle half $34.16–$39.71, across 351 jobs that state their pay. Licensed practical nurses employed in California earn a median of $38.34 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

Be there when patients and families need you most.

Are you a compassionate, confident nurse who excels in independent decision-making and calm support during evenings and nights?

Anchor Health is seeking an After-Hours Hospice LVN/ RN to provide skilled, on-call nursing care outside of standard business hours.

At Anchor Health, we believe our nurses are the heart of hospice care. We foster a supportive, appreciative workplace where your expertise, judgment, and compassion are truly valued.

Position Overview

The After-Hours Hospice LVN/RN provides professional nursing care to hospice patients during evenings, nights, and weekends. This role ensures continuity of care, symptom management, and emotional support for patients and families after 5:00 PM.

The nurse works independently while maintaining close communication with the interdisciplinary team, physicians, and leadership to support individualized plans of care.

Schedule

  • 5pm-8am
  • Weekends and holidays as assigned
  • On-call/after-hours coverage

Key Responsibilities

  • Respond to after-hours patient calls and urgent care needs
  • Perform skilled nursing assessments and symptom management
  • Provide emotional support and education to patients and families
  • Implement and update patient plans of care as needed
  • Communicate patient condition changes to the interdisciplinary team
  • Collaborate with physicians and caregivers regarding patient needs
  • Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Uphold hospice philosophy, policies, and regulatory standards

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Current RN or LVN license in good standing
  • Hospice or home health experience preferred
  • Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Compassionate presence in emotionally sensitive situations
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Reliable, insured vehicle in good working condition (per state and organizational requirements)

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Supportive leadership and team environment
  • Meaningful, patient-centered work
  • A culture that values and respects nurses

From Anchor Health's job posting for Vacaville, CA, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Anchor Health

Anchor Health is a Medicare-certified hospice in Petaluma, CA. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, caregivers and mental health staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Anchor Health

Based in Petaluma, CAHires in CaliforniaPay on its listings: 24.2% of its open jobs state an hourly rate

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