Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Suncrest-Hospice-8af51e8; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Hospice is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our PRN team serving the Denver metro area, including Greenwood Village, CO. Compensation is $34.00 - $39.00 per hour with flexible PRN shifts.

Provide direct patient care, follow the plan of care, document services accurately, and educate patients and families within hospice guidelines. Join Bristol Hospice and make an impact on patients and families at end of life.

Qualifications

• Must currently be licensed as an LPN/LVN in the state.
• Must have three (3) years nursing experience; hospice or medical/surgical preferred.
• Must understand the hospice concept and needs of the terminally ill.
• Must be flexible in work hours.
• Must maintain knowledge of information systems and software used.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including end-of-life duties.
• Implement current nursing care 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.
• Participate in coordination of hospice services, reporting needs to the interdisciplinary group.
• Use and prepare equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique.
• Provide appropriate pain/symptom management.
• Evaluate patients' response to treatments/medications.
• Participate in personal, professional growth and development.
• Participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bristol Hospice - Denver, CO - Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Position Type: PRN

Hourly Salary Range: $34.00 - $39.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Are you a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) ready to get back to the reason you became a nurse in the first place?

It’s not complicated, join our growing Bristol Hospice Team and make a positive impact in the lives of others.

Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit bristolhospice.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Flexible PRN Schedule

Coverage Area: Denver & Surrounding Areas

Our Culture

Our culture is cultivated using the following values:

• Integrity:We are honest and professional.
• Trust:We count on each other.
• Excellence:We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel.
• Accountability:We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes.
• Mutual Respect:We treat others the way we want to be treated.

Qualifications

An Average Day:

(Includes, but not limited to)

• Provide direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care
• Implement 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
• Participate in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group; examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Supervisor
• Use and prepare equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique
• Provide appropriate pain/symptom management
• Evaluate patients response to treatments/medications
• Participate in personal, professional growth and development
• Participate in organization’s quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
• Perform other duties as assigned by the registered nurse
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must currently be licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State
• Must have three (3) years nursing experience, community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred
• Must understand the philosophy of hospice concept and understand needs of the terminally ill
• Must be flexible in work hours
• Must demonstrate a willingness to maintain comprehensive working knowledge regarding information systems and applicable software programs

Join a Team that embraces the reverence of life!

EEOC Statement

Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.