Cornerstone Hospice is hiring per diem Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its In Patient unit located in Orlando, FL. The LPN works as part of the Interdisciplinary Team and performs selected nursing care in accordance with plan of care under the direction of the registered nurse and Regional Team Manager.

SCHEDULE: As needed (7 to 7)

JOB DUTIES/KNOWLEDGE

• Provides skilled palliative nursing care to patients in Hospice House as directed by the registered nurse, IDT plan of care, and physician’s orders in accordance with agency policies.
• Promotes and maintains patient quality of life under the guidance of the registered nurse who is assigned to the same case.
• Assists patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
• Helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by assisting in planning and exchanging information with other health professionals. 
• Prepares clinical visit notes and follows client care plans as developed by the registered nurse and according to agency policy.
• Assists the physician and registered nurse in performing specialized procedures for which competency has been established.
• Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required. Adheres to agency infection control, management of hospice house hazardous waste and linen/laundry services.
• Keeps abreast of changes and trends affecting nursing care and licensed nurse functions.
• Attends client care change-of-shift conferences, meets and communicates regularly with the registered nurse. 
• Communicates current health status and needs of patients to appropriate health professionals.
• In collaboration with the registered nurse, supervises, teaches, and observes the nursing assistant(s).

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Valid Florida LPN license.

2. Minimum of three years’ clinical experience.

3. 30-hour IV certification required; 4-hour central line certification required.

4. Knowledge and Abilities:

 a) Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with primarily the geriatric population, and to a lesser degree the pediatric and adult populations.

 b) Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.

 c) Able to assess data reflecting the client’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each client’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs.

5. Valid Florida driver’s license and required auto liability insurance.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Compensation,
• Full benefits package,
• 403 (b) plan match, 
• Generous PTO,
• Tuition Reimbursement program, and
• Learning resources to be successful in your career, plus more!

Cornerstone Health Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer