What are the responsibilities and job description for the License Practical Nurse - Full-Time position at Affinity Hospice Holdings, LLC?
Job Description:
About Us:
Affinity Hospice is one of the fastest growing, privately held hospice organizations in the country. We are passionate about giving exceptional care to our hospice patients and their families. We believe the care we provide truly matters and we would love to have you join our nationally recognized team!
What We Offer:
Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Time, and Holiday Pay
Gas Card Program & Car Maintenance Stipend
Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision and more) for full-time employees
401K
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees
Internal Company Advancement
Free end of life training
Position Summary:
The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.
Hours / Schedule: Full Time; (40) hours / week.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program
LPN/LVN licensure in state of practice
Prior home health or hospice experience preferred w/ minimum of 1 year medical/surgical experience
Current CPR certification
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order
Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communications, skills per competency checklist
Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload Independently
Key Responsibilities:
Provides direct patient care within the established Plan of Care and as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act.
Demonstrates exceptional service to patients, families, referral sources, co-workers and other customers. Assists team members as needed to ensure that this level of service is consistently provided.
Implements planed interventions to meet the physical, psychological, social and environmental needs of the patient.
Evaluates the patient’s responses to the approved plan of treatment.
Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
Provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting any identified needs to the interdisciplinary group.
Participates in Continuous Care as requested.
Participates in clinical on-call program.
Attends Interdisciplinary Group meetings to facilitate coordination of care and discussion of interdisciplinary group involvement.
Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Affinity Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
