Liberty Cares
With Compassion

***** $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE! *****

At Liberty Hospice we understand the unique needs of our patients and families facing terminal illness. That is why Liberty Hospice provides our hospice patients with state-of-the-art care and pain management services, delivered by our specially trained staff with emphasis on strength, dignity and compassion.

We are currently seeking an experienced:

HOSPICE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

Full Time

Covering Durham & Burlington Offices and surrounding areas

Job Description:

· Provides direct patient care, to include using a variety of skills and necessary coordination of services.
· Completes appropriate documentation as required by policy and procedure and regulation.
· Follows the plan of care appropriate to the patient’s diagnosis and condition as developed and assigned by the Registered Nurse.
· Coordinates Hospice services with the Registered Nurse, Patient Care Coordinator and other agency personnel to optimize patient care, as well as, the patient, family, community agencies, and physicians.
· Accepts and transcribes physician’s orders as directed.
· Forwards all clinical, progress, and summary notes to the Hospice Registered Nurse for coordination of care.
· Attends and participates in IDT meetings.

Job Requirements:

· Successful completion of nursing education from an approved school of nursing.
· Current LPN licensure in the state in which the branch is located and one year of clinical nursing experience, preferably in an acute care medical/surgical setting.
· Ability to independently organize work and provide effective health care services to hospice patients.
· Ability to ensure appropriate patient care as supervised by the Hospice Registered Nurse, and document thoroughly, accurately, and completely on a timely basis.
· Effective communication skills (oral and written).
· CPR certification.

Visit www.libertyhomecare.com for more information.
Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: One location