HN18
HN18 - Hospice Nurse
LPN Hospice Continuous Care (PRN) Position Type PRN Description It takes a special person to work in hospice and palliative care. This position offers you the opportunity to make a difference when it matters most. Duties include: ? Providing extended hours of patient care ? Assisting in the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of plans of care ? Implementing the hospice nursing plan of care ? Documenting and communicating patient care needs and assessments ? Providing teaching and guidance to patients, families and the community ? Ensuring safe, quality, cost-efficient skilled hospice nursing services ? Participating in the bereavement program Requirements Your nursing skills have never been more appreciated! This job requires a person who can work independently, yet never forget that hospice care requires a team effort. Other requirements include: ? Graduate of an accredited school of practical/vocational nursing ? Current Florida practical nurse license ? At least 1 year of nursing experience in a geriatric setting ? Ability to cope with the emotional stress of patients and their families ? Willingness to work in home environments of patients who may have values or standards different from your own ? Ability to perform venipuncture ? Ability to turn, lift, carry and otherwise transport patient ? Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing ? Respecting the patient?s privacy and maintaining confidentiality ? Current Alabama driver?s license and automobile liability insurance ? CPR Certification