Licensed Practical Nurse

Aegis Healthcare•Scottsdale, AZ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

At Aegis Healthcare, we are expanding our Home Health & Hospice teams, providing compassionate care to patients in their homes. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual for the role of Home Health and Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, who shares our desire to make healthcare better for everyone. Our company culture is grounded in our core values of Character, Experience & Trust, which we live every day. We enrich the lives of the people we serve, nurture and support our team's long-term career development, and focus on ensuring everyone feels valued and empowered. Join our Aegis Family as a Home Health and Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) where you will play a crucial role ensuring our patients receive exceptional care. Our LPN's are responsible for verifying and executing the plan of care as prescribed by physicians and under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. This includes providing essential nursing treatments, promptly addressing patient pain, assisting with activities of daily living, and educating both patients and caregivers on self-care techniques. They also handle medication administration, ensure the availability of necessary supplies, maintain accurate patient records, and consistently liaise with supervising RNs or physicians on patient assessments and any changes in conditions. Moreover, they actively contribute to team meetings to ensure cohesive patient care coordination.

Requirements

Current Licensed Practical Nursing License in state of practice
Ability to use a full range of motion
Ability to lift 35lbs
Effective verbal & written communication skills
Effective time management skills
Valid Driver's License (clean record)
Reliable transportation
Proof of current auto insurance & registration
Valid AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card
Current CPR Certification
Negative TB Test

Nice To Haves

1+ years of Home Health & Hospice Experience
Ability to work independently, be self-directed, and flexible.

Responsibilities

Verifying and executing the plan of care as prescribed by physicians and under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.
Providing essential nursing treatments.
Promptly addressing patient pain.
Assisting with activities of daily living.
Educating both patients and caregivers on self-care techniques.
Handling medication administration.
Ensuring the availability of necessary supplies.
Maintaining accurate patient records.
Consistently liaising with supervising RNs or physicians on patient assessments and any changes in conditions.
Actively contributing to team meetings to ensure cohesive patient care coordination.