Part-Time
Licensed Practical Nurse
Longleaf Hospice
No salary listed
Atlanta, GA, USA
In Person
Every other weekend, Saturdays and Sundays, with 8-hour day shifts.
Bachelor's
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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Required Skills
Nursing
Patient Care
Patient Education
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited practical nurse program.
- Three years of nursing experience.
- Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Georgia.
- Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
- Demonstrates verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
- Must be a responsible licensed driver with an automobile insured in accordance with state or organizational requirements and in good working order.
- Understands the hospice philosophy and the needs of terminally ill patients.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act.
- Implements current nursing practice following patient assessment and an approved Plan of Care initiated by the Registered Nurse.
- Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the Plan of Care.
- Assesses and provides patient, family, and caregiver education and information pertinent to the diagnosis and self-care Plan of Care.
- Participates in coordination of hospice services and appropriately reports identified needs to hospice Interdisciplinary Group members.
- Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
- Provides appropriate pain and symptom management and evaluates patients' responses to treatments and medications.
- Participates in personal and professional growth and development and in the organization's quality management program.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- Community health, hospice, or medical-surgical experience is preferred.