What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice LVN position at Symphony Hospice?
Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our healthcare team. 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in case management to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Submit documentation in a timely manner per Hospice's Policy.
Qualifications
- Valid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of practice.
- Understands philosophy of hospice concept. Also understands needs of the terminally ill.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
- Experience in hospice is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team while demonstrating empathy towards patients.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in patient documentation and care delivery.
- Experience with HospiceMD.
Pay: From $50.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
- Wound Care
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $50