What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice: LVN - Amarillo Area position at BSA Hospice of the Southwest?
Job Summary:
Primary function is to provide nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for patients of all ages in their place of residence. Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient/family and referring agency.
Reports to: Director of Nursing
Job Qualifications:
- Education: Gradate 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. Current Driver's License.
- Experience: Two years experience as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting, hospice preferred.
- Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.
- Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.
Environmental and Working Conditions:
Works in patient homes, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, inpatient unit, offices and other environments in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.
Physical and Mental Effort:
Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/family needs; and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family individualized psycho social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.