Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
BRISTOL HOSPICE-OREGON LLC•Hood River, OR
•Remote
About The Position
Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. Join our growing Bristol Hospice Team and make a positive impact in the lives of others.
Requirements
- Must currently be licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State
- Must have three (3) years nursing experience
- Must understand the philosophy of hospice concept and understand needs of the terminally ill
- Must be flexible in work hours
- Must demonstrate a willingness to maintain comprehensive working knowledge regarding information systems and applicable software programs
Nice To Haves
- community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care
- Implement current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care
- 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
- Participate in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group; examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Supervisor
- Use and prepare equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique
- Provide appropriate pain/symptom management
- Evaluate patients response to treatments/medications
- Participate in personal, professional growth and development
- Participate in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
- Perform other duties as assigned by the registered nurse
- All other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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