Great new Career Opportunity in Hospice!

Now Hiring - Licensed Practical Nurse - Livingston, NJ

Hours: 3pm-11pm Full-time

The Licensed Practical Nurse will be responsible for, but are not limited to:

Observes and documents the physical, mental and emotional needs of the patient and family on an ongoing basis
Consults with the Hospice Nurse regarding the patient's status and symptom management at appropriate levels
Delivers physical and psychological care as prescribed by the attending physician, as supervised by the Hospice Nurse and as approved by the IDC team
Monitors and documents patient/family input and response to care
Maintains continuity of patient care through ongoing communication with families and other health care professionals
Participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and all other meetings as assigned
Maintains sufficient and appropriate home care supplies for adequate patient care management
Collection of documentation and paperwork as requested by the Hospice Nurse.
Assistance with clinical billing as deemed necessary.
Assist the Hospice Nurse in the supervision of Hospice Aides, as well as contracted agency aides, at least every two weeks
Participates in orientation of new hospice aides as assigned

Education:

Associate's Degree in a related field

Professional Experience:

Hold a Valid and current LPN license within the state of operations
1 year of clinical experience
Long Term Care/Home Care/Hospice experience preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Able to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team