BrightStar Care of Westfield and Summit is currently hiring reliable & experienced per-diem LPNs to staff a local hospice facility located in Scotch Plains. If you are interested in 8-hour shifts, caring for hospice patients in a relaxed, low-stress setting , please apply today. We would love to talk to you!
The main duties of the LPN include patient monitoring and pain medication management.
You choose the shifts you want to work. The following per-diem 8.5 hour shifts are available on a week by week basis and include a 30 minute unpaid break :
- 7 : 00am to 3 : 30pm
- 3 : 00pm to 11 : 30pm
- 11 : 00pm to 7 : 30am
Pay rate : 30 / hr paid weekly
Benefits
Weekly pay with direct depositPer-diem schedule; work when you wantWeekend, daytime, evening & overnight opportunitiesOver 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited or in the processInternational opportunities with over 300 locations in US and CanadaSick payLow stress working environmentResponsibilities
Assess patient's clinical status and environment, identifying needs for treatment and personal care addressing pain and discomfortEnsure patient care needs are met as identified in patient assessmentsProvide education, counseling, interventions as necessary to provide comfort care, maximizing quality of life for patient and familySkilled nursing care as prescribed by physician which may include monitoring & tracking vitals, IV placement, comprehensive personal care, phlobotomy, medication and wound careResponsible for ordering / reordering medicationAuthorize, coordinate, supervise care of subordinate care providers per Plan of Care, and in accordance with state and federal regulationsReports changes in condition; recommends orders to Shift SupervisorProvides bereavement support to the family as appropriateMay pronounce at times of patient expiration as neededQualifications and Requirements
Current unrestricted LPN license in state of NJMust have graduated from a National League of Nursing accredited programMinimum 1 year of clinical experience under your LPN licenseClean background and criminal recordAdhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentialityCurrent CPR, BLS or ACLSUnderstands philosophy, principles of death / dyingUnderstand hospice and palliative care philosophiesSelf-directed with the ability to work with minimal supervisionPossesses excellent observation, good nursing judgement and communication skillsPossesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental healthFlexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligationsWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Salary : $30
