LPN - Hospice

Company: Gentiva
Location: Jackson
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Our Company
Gentiva Hospice is member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day.
Overview
We're looking for a Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse to join our team.
You will report to theExecutive Director or Administratorbut work under the direction of the Registered Nurse to provide direct skilled bedside nursing care. You will actively participate in the coordination of all aspects of the patient's hospice care.

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  You'll provide direct patient care services to hospice patients and supportive care to the patient's family with a reasonable case load
  
  
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  You'll evaluate patient/family needs and assist in the preparation and execution of the plan of care for each patient
  
  
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  You'll report findings or changes in the patient's condition to the Registered Nurse, interdisciplinary team and referring physician and document all reports
  
  
  About You
  
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    Compassionate, kind and empathetic to your patients and their families
    
    
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    Graduate of an approved school of Practical Nursing with a current nursing license to practice in the state of requested employment
    
    
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    1+ years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, or oncology preferred
    
    
    This role requires full COVID-19 vaccination.
    We Offer
    
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      Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
      
      
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      Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program
      
      
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      Competitive Salaries
      
      
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      Mileage Reimbursement
      
      
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      Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
      
      
      Legalese
      
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        This is a safety-sensitive position
        
        
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        Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
        
        
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        Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
        
        
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        We are proud to be an EEO employer
        
        
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        We maintain a drug-free workplace
        
        
        ReqID: 2023-69163
        
        Category: Clinical
        
        Position Type: Full-Time
        
        Company: Gentiva Hospice

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