What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse position at Impact Healthcare LLC?
About Us
Stillwater Hospice is committed to creating an environment that acts as a magnet for the most collaborative, unselfish, and team-oriented people and is part of the Impact Healthcare family. Impact Healthcare currently provides Home Healthcare and end-of-life Hospice Care to 1,500 patients throughout CA, UT, AZ, and OR. With 12 Medicare Certified agencies, 14 locations, and a great support team, Impact Healthcare is positioned with the strength of a large organization, but the heart of a small one. We believe in finding, enjoying, and achieving a better way as we strive every day to be the provider of choice in the communities we serve.
About the Position
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate LVN to join our amazing and expanding team! As an LVN with Stillwater Hospice, you will provide care and support to patients during their final stages of life.
In this role, the ideal candidate will have knowledge and skills in supporting patients during the hospice stages. This includes direct patient care, educating families, providing care aligned with patient’s values and providing support for patients and families. We seek a compassionate nurse with excellent interpersonal skills, who possesses a thorough understanding of the hospice process and care.
Responsibilities:
- Provide care in various community settings (ie. SNF, AL, Home and RCFE)
- Administer and educate caregivers about medications & medical supplies/equipment
- Provide skilled nursing visits for patients (ie. symptom visits, wound care etc)
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (RN, MSW, chaplain, HHA, volunteers)
- Timely charting of all visits
- Work closely with collaborating RN case manager
Qualifications and Skills:
- Graduate from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program
- Must possess a current, unrestricted Oregon License Vocational Nursing license and CPR certification
- Minimum 1 year experience in home health and/or hospice
- Must be able to pass required background check
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills
- Compassionate, professional, responsible
- Knowledge and practice of infection control guidelines
- Must comply with health screening and immunization requirements
- Familiarity with the use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Follow professional standards guidelines for the organizations
- Must have valid driver license, reliable transportation source and proof of auto insurance
- Bilingual a plus (our patients speak many languages!)
- Valid OR driver's license
- Current CPR certification and current professional certification
- One year of home health/hospice experience
Why work with Stillwater Hospice?
We have a team approach that is focused on "our" success in achieving a great work environment and excellent patient outcomes. Our goal is for every team member to come to the conclusion: "This is the best job I've ever had!" (and many do).
We believe in caring for both our team and our patients and have a profound understanding of the value in both. We are committed to being the employer and provider of choice in the areas we serve. Come meet us, join the team, and help us continue to build something great . . . We're excited to meet you!