LPN
Addus HomeCare · Santa Fe, NM · Today
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Why Choose a Career with Ambercare Hospice?
- Flexibility scheduling
- Competitive pay PLUS mileage
- Meaningful work supporting patients and families in their time of greatest need
- Manageable Caseloads: We believe in quality over quantity—our average patient load is kept reasonable so you can focus on what matters most: care
- Employee Referral Program: Earn extra by referring great people to join the team
- Exclusive Employee Discounts: Access savings on travel, shopping, entertainment, and more through our perks program
What You’ll Do:
- Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act
- Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care
- Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care
- Assesses and provides 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. Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, MSW, Dietitian or Clinical Supervisor
- Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program with current license to practice in the state
- Prior home health or hospice experience preferred w/ minimum of 1 year medical/surgical experience
- Maintains a current CPR certification
- 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