Hospice LPN

Heart of Healing Hospice is a Medicare & CHAP certified Hospice agency.

Heart of Healing Hospice works as a united team to help individuals facing advanced illness's live more fully, in comfort, with spiritual support & dignity.

We provide expert interdisciplinary care, consultation, support & education for those affected by serious illness, death or grief. Enhancing the quality of our patients' lives, & the lives of those who love them, has an amazing way of enhancing our own.

***3 day 12hours Shift**

Job Description

The LPN is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

-Assist the Registered Nurse in carrying out the plan of care.

-Assist the Registered Nurse in performing specialized procedures (as defined in the State NursePractice Act) as directed by the Registered Nurse under physician's orders.

-Assist with the preparation, implementation and continuing evaluation of the patient plan of care.

-Actively participate with the IDG in collaborating to ensure the patient’s plan of care is kept current and any identified issues are addressed.

-Help reinforce teaching to the patient/family members regarding end of life care.

-Foster cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons involved in patient care and by active participation in team and staff conferences.

-Assume responsibility for personal and vocational growth and development through activeparticipation in nursing organizations and participating in in-service programs and other on the job learning.

-Prepare clinical and progress notes as appropriate.

-Keep the Case Manager informed of changes noted during visits.

-Performs on-call duties (including holidays) per policy and agency need.

-Assume responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her Nursing practice through formal education, attendance at workshops and conferences, activeparticipation in professional and related organizational meetings, and/or individual research andreading.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.

2. Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse in State of Arizona

3. Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.

4. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

5. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and organization requirements and is in good working order.

Our Mission/ Vision

Enhancing the quality of our patients’ lives and their loved ones, has an amazing way of enhancing our own

Job Type: ***3 day 12hours Shift**

Pay: $50.00 - 65.00 per visit

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.”

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Physical setting:

• Acute care
• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Hospice: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Gilbert, AZ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $70,000 - $75,000