Hospice LPN: Path to Growth, Training & Benefits

Angels Care Hospice; Broken Arrow (OK); Sur place; USD 47 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous PTO

CEU/Training access

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) match

Internal promotion culture

Résumé du poste

Angels Care Hospice is seeking a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, delivering treatments, and collaborating with the team to achieve positive patient outcomes in end-of-life care.

The position requires graduation from an accredited LPN/LVN program, a current license, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Three years’ nursing experience. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the state of practice.
• 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.
• Understands philosophy of hospice concept. Also understands the needs of the terminally ill.

Responsabilités

• Provides direct patient care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care.
• 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, OT, PT, SW, SLP, Dietician, or Clinical Supervisor.
• Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development. Also participates in organization’s quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

Connaissances

Verbal and written communication

Organization skills

Driver's license

Formation

LPN/LVN diploma

Description du poste

Angels Care Hospice is seeking a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, delivering treatments, and collaborating with the team to achieve positive patient outcomes in end-of-life care.

The position requires graduation from an accredited LPN/LVN program, a current license, and strong communication and organizational skills.