Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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

Job summary

Bristol Hospice Llc in Gunnison, UT is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team on a PRN hourly basis. You will provide direct patient care in end-of-life situations, implement the care plan, document services, and educate patients and families as part of a supportive interdisciplinary team.

Flexibility in hours is required as we strive to meet patient needs. A state LPN/LVN license and at least three years of nursing experience (hospice or medical/surgical

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as LPN/LVN in Utah.
• Three years nursing experience, hospice or medical/surgical preferred.
• Flexible in work hours and willing to maintain knowledge of information systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care per State Nurse Practice Act.
• Implement current nursing practice with the plan of care.
• Document patient services accurately and timely.
• Educate patient and family about diagnosis and self-care plan.
• Coordinate hospice services with interdisciplinary team.
• Report identified needs to RN/Clinical Supervisor and participate in QA activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

Education

LPN/LVN License (State)

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.