Per Diem - LPN - Hospice House Sun City Center

Chapters Health•Sun City, AZ

11d

About The Position

The Per Diem LPN provides nursing interventions and teaching under RN supervision to maximize patient comfort and enhance the quality of life for patients and families. The role supports hospice patients through clinical care, monitoring, reporting, and documentation in accordance with the plan of care developed by the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), company policies, and state regulations. The position may require flexible scheduling, cross-training to other Hospice House positions of equal licensure and scope, and reporting to a company-designated location during emergencies. The LPN must complete the position’s competency requirements, perform duties within their scope of practice, and meet the physical and emotional demands of caring for terminally ill patients and their families. Compensation is $30.00 per pay rate. The position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer and continued compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy; Florida affiliate employees are also subject to background-screening eligibility verification.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current LPN licensure in the state of employment.
IV certification required at hire beginning November 10, 2024; employees in the job before that date must obtain certification by June 10, 2025.
Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Current Hope employees must obtain BLS by January 1, 2025; current Capital Caring employees must obtain it by November 1, 2024.
For mobile drivers: valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in accordance with company policy.
Reliable transportation to meet the visit schedule.
Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
Flexible schedule to meet patient needs.
Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms.
Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families.
Ability to perform essential job functions and physical requirements, including lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, and kneeling, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work within the scope of practice under state regulations.
Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for the position.

Nice To Haves

For inpatient-unit work, certificate of completion of a 30-hour Infusion Therapy Course and an in-house 8-hour Infusion Class.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing tasks to patients and families under RN direction, including continuous care, dressing changes, and catheter changes identified in the IDG plan of care.
Apply company policies and procedures in medication administration, symptom management, and patient/family relationships.
Observe and monitor patients for changes in body systems, pain, and symptoms, and report findings to the RN.
Observe and report adverse reactions and responses to treatments to the RN.
Report findings to physicians, APRNs, and physician assistants after collaborating with the RN.
Perform venipuncture for blood specimens.
Observe and inspect Central Venous Line (CVL) sites; perform venous access device dressing and cap changes, flushing, IV medication and fluid administration, IV pushes per procedure, and venipuncture.
Do not change infusion pump settings, including rates or IV bags.
Document care in the medical record according to policy and procedure.
During emergencies, report to a company-designated location as required, potentially ahead of scheduled work or for overnight stays.
Cross-train to Hospice House positions of equal licensure, certification, and scope when census requires flexible staffing at applicable locations.
Represent the company professionally and comply with applicable government regulations, company policies, and health, safety, security, and confidentiality practices.
Use resources responsibly, participate in community and professional organizations, and contribute to performance improvement and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.
Maintain professional knowledge and skills, improve electronic media skills, support research and educational activities, and share expertise with coworkers.
Perform other duties as assigned.