Lpn Hospice Nurse - Mesa, United States - Azorna Healthcare

Azorna Healthcare
Azorna Healthcare
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Mesa, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Licensed Practical Nurse 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 care for hospice patients.


QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Educational/Degree: Graduate from an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
  • Training/Licensure: Currently licensed as an LPN to practice in the state of Arizona.
  • Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to supervise others appropriately. Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes. Completes Hospice training program.
  • Must have a current valid driver's license, auto liability insurance and reliable transport

Experience:
Minimum 2 years of experience as a nurse, preferred.

Active patient contact within past three years, preferred

Hospice experience, preferred


Essential Functions:


  • 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.
  • Teaches, supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.
  • Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.
  • Participates in oncall system and is responsible for providing oncall coverage when unavailable for assigned duties.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Case Manager and/or Supervisor.
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Please note: Applicant will be required to pass a drug screening before beginning employment._


Pay:
$ $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:


  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Standard shift:

  • Day shift

Weekly schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (required)
  • LPN License (required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Mesa, AZ: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
On the road
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