Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Bristol Hospice•Tacoma, WA

19h•Remote

About The Position

Bristol Hospice is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their growing team. This role focuses on making a positive impact in the lives of others by providing family-centered hospice services. Bristol Hospice is dedicated to treating all patients and families with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity.

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 (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.