Hospice LPN - Per Diem - Kailua

More than a nursing job, this is a position with a higher purpose - where you impact people's lives on a personal, human level. As a Navian Hawaii hospice nurse, you will guide patients and their family on their journey, delivering comfort and support with a caring heart, replacing fear with hope, helping them find the beauty and joy in every moment, and providing each person with the kindness and dignity they deserve.

Position Summary

Patient Care

• Implements plan of care developed by Facilities/Case Manager
• Conducts individualized focused patient assessments; collecting data based on the patient's immediate condition or needs
• Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner
• Provides individualized patient/family education customized to the patient/family
• Documents patient assessment findings including physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards pain/symptom management
• Maintains confidentiality in matter related to patient, family and client facility staff
• Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the patient/family diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights
• Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift - i.e. changes in patient condition to case manager, medical director, patient's physician
• Works in conjunction with the Social Worker and Case Manager of the facility to implement a specific plan of care for each patient
• Care provided reflects compliance with Federal and State regulations, along with Hospice Hawai'i, Inc. policies and procedures
  
  

Knowledge And Skills Requirements

• Demonstrates knowledge, attitudes, behaviors and skills that are consistent with the scope of practice for hospice and palliative LPNs
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, patient/family members
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
• Ability to handle crisis situations in a professional manner
• Strong customer service skills and helpful attitude
• Organized, able to manage multiple tasks at a time, and prioritize tasks
• Ability to maintain records and prepare related reports
• Familiar with concepts and practices used in a hospice setting
• Maintains physical, social, emotional, and spiritual care of oneself
  
  

Experience And Educational Requirements

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse with current license in good standing to practice in Hawaii.
• Minimum two years' experience as a staff nurse. Hospice or home health nursing experience preferred.
  
  

Employment Requirements

All offers are contingent on a candidate's successful completion of the following requirements:

• A legally compliant background check
• Drug Screen & Physical Exam
• COVID Vaccination
• TB Clearance
• CPR BLS Certification
• Infectious Disease Clearance
  
  

Why Navian Hawaii?

• Team-oriented, locally run nonprofit where every voice is heard
• Competitive pay with an excellent benefits package
• Flexible organization that supports positive work/life balance
  
  

Salary Range

$29.00 To $33.00 Per Hour

Hours

Per diem - Likely weekends

Day 6:30AM to 7:00PM, Night 6:30PM to 7:00am