Visiting Nurses Association - Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospice - Per Diem - SolutionHealth : Job Details

Come work at the best place to give and receive care!Job Description: Who We Are:The VNA HOSPICE team is an interdisciplinary group that works collaboratively to ensure our patients have dignity joy and comfort as they move toward the end of their lives. We support and educate patients, families and caregivers throughout this journey. After death we provide ongoing support to those left behind, through our community bereavement program. About the Job:Delivers hospice care to client/patients of all ages and families whose needs range from basic to complex and are rapidly changing by utilizing the nursing process. Creates a therapeutic environment for patients and families. Practices under the direction of the Clinical Manager and supervision of the RN within the departmental policies and procedures.What You'll Do:Assesses patients' physical and psychosocial status and the home environment.Reviews all medical data prior to delivering patient care, documents and communicates patient status and assesses needs to the Hospice Nurses.Under direction of Hospice RN, participates in the development of a patient care plan which will facilitate health care, promote patient comfort and well-being, and includes patient/ family.Communicates appropriate information to patients, peers, managers, physicians, department, and other agencies involved.Integrates problem solving methodology and quality improvement in approaching problem areas related to patient care and organizational processes.Ensures confidentiality of employee, legal, client/patient, budget and all company matters.Explains insurance coverage and cost of care appropriately to patients/significant others.Participates in appropriate role in disasters, fire drills, fires and other emergency situations.Exercises care in the operation and use of equipment and reference materials.Who You Are: Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Licensed Practical Nursing required.Experience: Minimum of 2 years previous clinical experience required, preferably in a home care setting.Certification/Licensure: LPN NH licensure required. Current BLS Remove Add Heart Saver certification or must obtain within 90 days of date of hire required.Schedule: Work schedule may include eight (8) to twelve (12) hours per day with weekend, evening, and night coverage based on VNA needs. Staff are expected to cover for absences by rotating or working extra time. Staff are assigned to the services area of VNA to meet client/patient needs.Other: Valid Driver's License required to travel throughout southern New Hampshire to provide home health care service and other job-related activities. Proof of auto mobile insurance required. Motor vehicle background report will be conducted.Why You'll Love Us:Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employeesShort-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverageCompetitive payTuition Reimbursement403(b) Retirement Savings PlanAnd more!Work Shift: Days | VariableSolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.