What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVN / Licensed Vocational Nurse - HOSPICE position at Apreva Hospice?
Our Company
Apreva Hospice
Overview
Our Hospice Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) are the heart of our organization! In this role, you will support your patients by providing direct care and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure that both patients and their families have an optimal care experience. Take this chance to make a meaningful impact with your career today!
Our comprehensive benefits include:
- Medical and dental benefits
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Vendor discounts
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to hospice patients, including appropriate pain/symptom management
- Implement nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and plan of care
- Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services
- Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education
- Participate in coordination of hospice services
- Provide appropriate pain/symptom management and evaluate patient response to treatments/medications
- Participate in professional growth and development opportunities and quality assessment activities
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal legal and regulatory requirements
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program with current licensure to practice in state of operation
Three years nursing experience. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is
preferred
- Knowledge of the hospice philosophy of care
- Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence
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.
Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
About our Line of Business
At Apreva Hospice, we are committed to bringing the highest level of patient care to our patients and their families. We are able to do this by employing compassionate, skilled individuals who are committed to providing a true hospice experience for our patients. Our mission and purpose are to honor and promote dignity and quality of life for our patients and their loved ones. If you are seeking a hospice that will allow you to provide meaningful care, from day one, join our family of talented health care professionals. For more information about Apreva Hospice, please visit www.aprevahospice.com. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.Salary Range
USD $32.00 - $36.00 / HourSalary : $32 - $36
