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- 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
- 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.
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
- Long term care
- Nursing home
- Outpatient
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
- FL LPN License (Required)
- BLS Certification (Required)
- 30 hour IV certification (Preferred)
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - West Palm Beach, United States - TrustBridge, Inc.
Description
*$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
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$ $24.00 per hour
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Work Location:
In person