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LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
Opportunity Criteria
Employment TypeFull Time
Salary Range
$17.00
to
$24.00
/ Hour
*$3000 sign on/retention bonus available for new Full time LPN hires*
*Use your nursing skills to make a difference.*
Hospice nurses provide end of life care to help ensure the comfort and quality of life for their patients. They primarily work in collaborative, team-driven environments that require frequent communication with their patients, families and other caregivers. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, patient and calm. Hospice nurses are caring and kind individuals who possess a special hospice heart who can help our patients celebrate the rest of their life's journey.
Responsibilities
*LPN Duties and Responsibilities*
* Coordinate the care for the patient/family under the direction of the primary physician and registered nurse.
* Responsible for identifying patient/family needs.
* Coordinating the care for the patient/family.
* As part of the interdisciplinary group (IDG) contributes and follows an individualized plan of care
* Utilizes monitoring, intervention and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and enhance the quality of life for the patient/family unit.
* Pledge to make the comfort and care of patients and families the highest priority
* Consistently provide a high level of personalized, sincere and engaging service to patients and families at all times
* Ensure the complete satisfaction of patients and families; promptly and effectively address all concerns.
* Position requires local travel to patients homes/facility
*LPN Qualifications:*
* Education/Regulatory Requirements:
* Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Florida.
* Current Basic Life Support Certification.
* 30 hour IV Certification preferred
* Hospice Certification preferred.
* Skills:
* Understanding of the ability to apply the characteristics of hospice nursing, case management, crisis intervention, communication skills, thanatology skills, and needs assessment skills.
* Adequate and reliable means of transportation with adequate insurance and valid Florida driver's license.
* Professional Requirements:
* Ability to coordinate with both volunteers and other health care professionals in the delivery of palliative care to Hospice patients.
* LPNs will be able to perform techniques and procedures according to the skills as evidenced by attendance at training sessions and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
* Language Skills:
* _*Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.*_
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Geriatrics
* Home Health
* Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Physical Setting:
* Long term care
* Nursing home
* Outpatient
License/Certification:
* FL LPN License (Required)
* BLS Certification (Required)
* 30 hour IV certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
*Use your nursing skills to make a difference.*
Hospice nurses provide end of life care to help ensure the comfort and quality of life for their patients. They primarily work in collaborative, team-driven environments that require frequent communication with their patients, families and other caregivers. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, patient and calm. Hospice nurses are caring and kind individuals who possess a special hospice heart who can help our patients celebrate the rest of their life's journey.
Responsibilities
*LPN Duties and Responsibilities*
* Coordinate the care for the patient/family under the direction of the primary physician and registered nurse.
* Responsible for identifying patient/family needs.
* Coordinating the care for the patient/family.
* As part of the interdisciplinary group (IDG) contributes and follows an individualized plan of care
* Utilizes monitoring, intervention and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and enhance the quality of life for the patient/family unit.
* Pledge to make the comfort and care of patients and families the highest priority
* Consistently provide a high level of personalized, sincere and engaging service to patients and families at all times
* Ensure the complete satisfaction of patients and families; promptly and effectively address all concerns.
* Position requires local travel to patients homes/facility
*LPN Qualifications:*
* Education/Regulatory Requirements:
* Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Florida.
* Current Basic Life Support Certification.
* 30 hour IV Certification preferred
* Hospice Certification preferred.
* Skills:
* Understanding of the ability to apply the characteristics of hospice nursing, case management, crisis intervention, communication skills, thanatology skills, and needs assessment skills.
* Adequate and reliable means of transportation with adequate insurance and valid Florida driver's license.
* Professional Requirements:
* Ability to coordinate with both volunteers and other health care professionals in the delivery of palliative care to Hospice patients.
* LPNs will be able to perform techniques and procedures according to the skills as evidenced by attendance at training sessions and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
* Language Skills:
* _*Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.*_
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Geriatrics
* Home Health
* Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Physical Setting:
* Long term care
* Nursing home
* Outpatient
License/Certification:
* FL LPN License (Required)
* BLS Certification (Required)
* 30 hour IV certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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