What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN position at Mays Home Health?
Hospice Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse
Reports to: Director of Nurses
Full-Time Benefits
- Medical - We offer three options including PHCS PPO Plan, PHCS HSA Plan, or Preventive Plus.
- Dental and Vision - Take advantage of our Delta Dental and VSP plans!
- 401k Match - We offer a very generous 401k match!
- Paid Time Off - You will begin earning paid time off from day one! The annual average for paid time off accrual is 18 days per year to start.
- AFLAC - You can access short term disability, accident, and cancer policies through AFLAC.
Part-Time & PRN Benefits
- Medical - Part time and prn staff are offered Preventive Plus Plan coverage.
- 401k Match - If you average over 1000 hours per year, we offer a very generous 401k match!
- AFLAC -You can access short term disability, accident, cancer policies through AFLAC.
About Us
At Mays, we take pride in the quality service that we provide our patients. If you have a passion for providing excellent care to patients, we want you to be part of our work family. Whether your field is nursing, therapy, personal care, administration, or marketing—at the end of the day, it is all about our patients that we get the honor of serving.
About the Position
The Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse LPN / Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.
What’s Required
- Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
- Is currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse LPN or Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN through state Board of Nursing.
- Preferred one year of clinical experience in hospice, home health, medical, surgical, or critical care.
- Understands philosophy of hospice concept. Also understands needs of the terminally ill.
- Is at least 18 years of age and maintains good physical stamina and mental health.
- Can pass pre-employment background and health screening.
- Is a licensed driver with insured automobile that is in good working order.
- Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
What You Will Do
- Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.
- Implements current nursing practice following a patient assessment and an approved plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
- 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 services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for hospice interdisciplinary group members. Examples include hospice aide, MSW, Volunteer, or Clinical Supervisor.
- Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
- Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
- Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality management program.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
This is not a full list of duties and responsibilities. A full job description will be provided.
Our agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.
