What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice LVN position at Destiny Hospice and Palliative Care?
Destiny Hospice and Palliative Care is looking for qualified LVN’s to join our Hospice & Palliative Team!
Are you a dynamic Nurse? Are you looking to use your skills to service patients at home and in a one on one setting? Then come join our team!
We are seeking someone with experience in community based hospice. With over 20 years in business, Destiny prides itself in following Joint Commission regulations and standards and mentoring employees to increase their skills and knowledge by offering progressive training styles and education. If you are looking for a flexible, interpersonal nursing experience Destiny is looking to add you to our team!
Schedule
Full-time 8:30am-5pm Monday through Friday, one weekend a month and one holiday a year
We offer;
Competitive pay
Medical, Dental, Vision, Sick, & Vacation
Holiday Pay
Mileage Reimbursement
Life Insurance
Additional Benefits;
Comprehensive Training
Annual Evaluations
Tech Equipment to be provided
Territories to Cover- 91E/210 and Surrounding
Your Role as a Licensed Vocational Nurse
· Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.
· Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
· Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
· Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care.
· Participates in coordination of Hospice and Palliative Care services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include Hospice and Palliative Care aides, OT, PT, MSW, ST, dietitians, or Clinical Supervisor/Nursing supervisors.
· Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
· Provides appropriate pain/symptom management.
· Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
· Participates in personal, professional, and developmental growth.
· Entails in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
· Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Required license or certification:
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN)
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification
Pay Range:
$27.70 - $35.00 per hour
If interested please complete an application by using the link below
http://www.destinyhospicecare.com/hospice-care-careers
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.70 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $28 - $35