Hospice Field LPN

Job Description

Job Description

In My Home Hospice Care is seeking a full-time LPN (Monday - Friday 8am-5pm) Must be willing to drive to different areas in the Phoenix Metro Area primary East Valley.

The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and provides nursing and palliative care to assigned hospice patients.  Must possess a sympathetic attitude toward caring for hospice patients and families and must have positive communication skills interaction with other members of the hospice team.  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.   Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

Position Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Community health / hospice is preferred but willing to train the right candidate.
• Currently licensed as an LPN / LVN in the State of Arizona.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and / or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time, Contract, PRN, Per diem

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