Location & Practice Overview

The position is located in the San Jose area and functions within a home health agency that provides skilled nursing services through in-home visits across Santa Clara County and nearby Bay Area communities.

Practice Model Home health agency
Care Delivery In-home skilled nursing visits
Primary Geography San Jose and Santa Clara County
Regional Coverage Surrounding Bay Area counties
Agency Presence Local operations supporting the San Jose market

Responsibilities

  • Carry out the plan of care initiated by the registered nurse during scheduled home visits.
  • Gather assessment data through observation and report findings to the supervising RN and physicians.
  • Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation aligned with the active plan of care.
  • Coordinate care activities with members of the interdisciplinary home health team.
  • Manage equipment and supplies efficiently while providing treatment in the home.
  • Engage in ongoing personal and professional development activities.

All clinical actions occur under the supervision of a registered nurse and support continuity of the established home health plan.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must meet California licensing standards and demonstrate the stated level of hands-on clinical experience.

State License
Valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse license
CPR
Current CPR certification
Clinical Experience
Minimum of 2 years of direct patient care experience
Driving Requirement
Licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation for this weekend home health LVN role is paid hourly.

  • Hourly rate: $30.00–$45.00

Schedule & Work Environment

Primary Schedule Weekend coverage
Employment Pattern Part-time weekend position
Work Setting Patient residences across the service area
Travel Independent driving between home visits
Supervision Structure Clinical work performed under RN direction

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Patients receive intermittent skilled nursing services in their own homes as part of a home health episode of care.

Encounter Location Private residences
Care Type Intermittent skilled nursing in the home
Clinical Context Home health episodes following medical need
Visit Pattern Scheduled in-home nursing visits

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical work centers on skilled nursing interventions performed in the home under an RN-initiated plan of care.

Primary Service Skilled nursing care delivered in the home
Care Plan Execution Implementation of RN-directed treatment plans
Observation & Reporting Clinical observation and data collection for the care team
Team Coordination Participation in interdisciplinary home health services

Role Highlights

The role is structured around weekend home health coverage and field-based nursing visits rather than a traditional weekday clinic or hospital schedule.

  • Weekend-focused home health nursing schedule
  • Field-based practice requiring travel between patient homes
  • Clinical work performed under RN-supervised care plans
  • Direct contribution to interdisciplinary home health coordination

About Sequoia Home Health

Sequoia Home Health & Hospice is a locally operated home health and hospice agency serving the San Jose area and surrounding Bay Area counties. It functions as an independent operating subsidiary within The Pennant Group, a national network of home health, hospice, and senior living organizations. Home health services are provided across Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Alameda counties.

Organization Home health and hospice agency
Network Affiliation The Pennant Group
Service Area Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Alameda counties
Focus In-home skilled nursing and related services

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this position limited to weekend shifts only?
The position is designated as a weekend LVN role providing home health coverage.
Does the LVN practice independently?
Clinical work is performed under the supervision of a registered nurse who initiates the plan of care. The LVN implements that plan, collects assessment data, and reports observations to the RN and physicians.
Is a personal vehicle required?
Yes. Candidates must hold a valid driver’s license and maintain an insured automobile that is in good working order for travel between patient homes.
What experience is required?
The posting requires a minimum of two years of direct patient care experience along with a valid California LVN license and current CPR certification.
Where do patient visits take place?
Visits occur in patients’ residences throughout the San Jose service area and the surrounding counties covered by the agency.
How is documentation handled?
The LVN is responsible for providing accurate and timely documentation that remains consistent with the established plan of care.

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Weekend - Home Health in San Jose, CA

This weekend Licensed Vocational Nurse role with Sequoia Home Health delivers skilled nursing services through in-home visits in the San Jose area and surrounding Bay Area counties. Working under the direction of a registered nurse, the LVN implements the established plan of care, collects assessment data, performs clinical observations, documents encounters accurately, and coordinates with the interdisciplinary team. The position requires a valid California LVN license, current CPR certification, at least two years of direct patient care experience, and a reliable insured vehicle for travel between patient residences. Compensation is $30.00–$45.00 per hour. Sequoia Home Health operates as a local home health and hospice agency within The Pennant Group network and provides services across Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Alameda counties. The weekend schedule supports continuity of intermittent skilled nursing care for patients receiving home health services in private residences.

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