Position Overview:

Caring Hands Palliative and Hospice Care, Inc is looking for LVN/LPNs throughout the Maricopa County for Per Diem Positions. The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse 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.

Key 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, Clinical Supervisor/Nursing 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• 1-2 nursing experience. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical
• experience is preferred. New grads with hospice interest welcomed to apply.
• 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.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Understands philosophy of hospice concept. Also understands needs of the terminally ill.Join our dedicated hospice team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families during their end-of-life journey. You may email your resume to: info@caringhandspalhs.com or michelle.mari@caringhandspalhs.com

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 16 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Holistic Medicine
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Supplemental schedule:

• Extended hours
• Holidays
• On call
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

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

Work Location: In person