What are the responsibilities and job description for the HOSPICE HOUSE LPN PRN- The Villages position at HOSPICE OF LAKE & SUMTER?
Cornerstone Hospice is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work as part of the Interdisciplinary Team and perform selected nursing care in accordance with plan of care, under the direction of the Registered Nurse and Hospice House Manager. This position provides care to patients is based at The Villages Hospice House.
Schedule: 12 hour shifts, as needed. Must be able to work at least 4 shifts per month, work anywhere in the territory, if needed, and work 2-3 Holidays/year.
JOB DUTIES/KNOWLEDGE
Provides skilled palliative nursing care to patients in Hospice House as directed by the registered nurse, IDT plan of care, and physician’s orders in accordance with agency policies.
Promotes and maintains patient quality of life under the guidance of the registered nurse who is assigned to the same case.
Assists patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques. Helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by assisting in planning and exchanging information with other health professionals.
Prepares clinical visit notes and follows client care plans as developed by the registered nurse and according to agency policy.
Assists the physician and registered nurse in performing specialized procedures for which competency has been established.
Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required.
Adheres to agency infection control, management of hospice house hazardous waste and linen/laundry services.
Keeps abreast of changes and trends affecting nursing care and licensed nurse functions.
Attends client care change-of-shift conferences, meets and communicates regularly with the registered nurse.
Communicates current health status and needs of patients to appropriate health professionals. In collaboration with the registered nurse, supervises, teaches, and observes the nursing assistant(s).
QUALIFICATIONS
Valid Florida LPN license.
Minimum of three years’ clinical experience.
30-hour IV certification required; 4-hour central line certification required.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with primarily the geriatric population, and to a lesser degree the pediatric and adult.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
Able to assess data reflecting the client’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each client’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs.
Valid Florida driver’s license and required auto liability insurance.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive Compensation,
- Full benefits package,
- 403 (b) plan match,
- Generous PTO,
- Tuition Reimbursement program, and
- Learning resources to be successful in your career, plus more!
Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived, race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, any other non-merit based factor or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our leadership team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm
