Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Bristol Hospice; Gunnison (UT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Bristol Hospice is seeking a compassionate LPN/LVN to join our Gunnison team. Provide direct patient care and end-of-life support in a hospice setting, with emphasis on comfort, education, and family involvement.

Position is PRN hourly in Gunnison, UT; flexible shifts required, with responsibilities including care plan implementation, documentation, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current LPN/LVN license in the state of Utah.
• Minimum three years nursing experience; hospice or medical/surgical preferred.
• Ability to apply hospice philosophy and address end-of-life needs.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to adapt to shift changes.
• Comfort with documenting care plans and using information systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care per State Nurse Practice Act and end-of-life duties.
• Implement care plans based on assessments.
• Document patient services accurately and timely.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses and self-care.
• Coordinate hospice services with interdisciplinary team members.
• Utilize equipment properly and maintain aseptic technique.
• Manage pain and symptom relief and monitor responses.
• Contribute to ongoing quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Compassionate care

Flexible hours

Documentation accuracy

Education

LPN/LVN license

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Gunnison, UT - Gunnison, UT 84634

Position Type: PRN Hourly

Salary Range: $27.00 - $32.00 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.

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.