Lvn Jobs in Harlingen, NJ

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be an LVN/LPN with knowledge of hospice, telephone triage preferred.
• Must have a current licensure in good standing with the state.
• Must understand the philosophy of hospice concept and understand needs of the terminally ill.
• Must be flexible in work hours.
• Must show aptitude of computer data entry and the use of current software systems, such as word processing, spreadsheets and projects.
• Must possess the ability to deal with stressful situations, as well as grieving families.
• Must demonstrate nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Must demonstrate a willingness to maintain comprehensive working knowledge regarding information systems and applicable software programs.
• Ability to travel throughout the Bristol Hospice Service Area.
• Must be able to lift heavy items on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance and must be able to spend a prolonged amount of time standing, walking, bending and stretching.

Nice To Haves

• Telephone triage preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform after hours and weekend visits and admissions as needed.
• Follow up on phone calls by either directing the phone call to the DPCS, RN Clinical Supervisor/Manager or RN Case Manager and/or taking care of the need immediately per scope of practice.
• Dispatch field nurses and other appropriate staff to patient’s residence in a timely manner.
• Refill prescriptions, order supplies and DME, and assist in any other coordination needed by the patients and families.
• Document calls, conversations and outcomes of call-in software system.
• Receive start-of-shift report and give end-of-shift report in accordance with the location workflow.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more
• HSA & 401(k) available
• Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions
• Advanced training programs
• Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry