LPN
Pennant Group•Tucson, AZ
•Onsite
About The Position
The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. This role involves following the plan of care, providing treatments, and collaborating with the healthcare team to achieve positive patient care outcomes. Agape Hospice, a local Tucson hospice, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered hospice services, focusing on providing comfort, solutions to challenges, and peace to patients and their families during the end-of-life journey.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
- Three years nursing experience.
- Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State.
- Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
- Understands philosophy of hospice concept.
- Also understands needs of the terminally ill.
Nice To Haves
- Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.
- Implements 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.
- Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietitian or Clinical Supervisor.
- Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
- Provides appropriate pain/symptom management.
- Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
- Participates in personal, professional growth and development.
- Also participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
