Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospice

Jet Health, Inc.; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

401k plan with company match

Company-paid life Insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Hospice de la Luz, a Jet Health Inc. company, seeks PRN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN) to join our team providing community-based home health care in the Santa Fe, NM region and surrounding areas.

The LPN will deliver nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family, and referring agency to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational/Practical Nursing.
• Licensure: Current State license as a LVN/LPN or multi-state NLC license; valid driver's license.
• Experience: Two years’ LVN/LPN experience in clinical care; home health preferred.
• EMR: HCHB experience preferred.
• Skills: Proficiency in nursing skills and good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team, patient, family, and referring agency.
• Develop and implement patient care plans.
• Monitor patient health and report changes to RN.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Educate patients and families on health care needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care and progress.

Skills

Nursing skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Education

Graduate of Vocational/Practical Nursing program

Tools

HCHB EMR

Job description

Description

Hospice de la Luz, a Jet Health Inc. company, is looking for PRN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN / LVN) to join our dedicated team to provide community-based care for our patients currently receiving home health services in the Santa Fe, NM region and surrounding areas.

The primary function of the LPN is to provide nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for patients of all ages in their place of residence. The LPN will coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient/family, and referring agency to ensure the best patient outcomes.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing care to patients of all ages in their homes under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient/family, and referring agency.
• Assist in the development and implementation of patient care plans.
• Monitor patient health and report any changes to the supervising RN.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Educate patients and their families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and progress.

Job Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational/Practical Nursing.
• Licensure: Current State license as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse, or a multi-state license issued by a state member of the National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) if practicing in a state member of the NLC. Must have a current driver's license.
• Experience: Two years’ experience as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting. Home health experience highly preferred.
• EMR system: HCHB experience highly preferred
• Skills: Proficiency in nursing skills as defined by generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid, current auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

• Work in patients' homes in various conditions.
• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.
• Some exposure to unpleasant weather conditions.

Physical and Mental Effort:

• Prolonged standing and walking required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients.
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs.
• Ability to make quick decisions and acquire necessary resources.
• Must meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs.
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Benefits for Full-time Employees:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance
• 401k plan w/discretionary company match
• Company-paid life Insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Competitive compensation