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Hospice LVN / LPN - Weekends

Bo, ID (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=12400+W.+Overland+Rd+Boise+ID+USA+83709)

Job Type

Part-time

Description

Trio Hospiceis looking for aPRN Hospice Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN / LVN)to join our dedicated team to provide community-based care for our patients currently receiving home health servicesduring the weekendsin theDenton, TXmetro area.

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

+ 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.

+ Ability to travel in service area

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 with match

+ Paid time off

+ Paid holidays and floating holiday

+ Company-paid life Insurance

+ Mileage reimbursement

+ Cell Phone stipend

+ Competitive compensation

Salary Description

$28 - $32