LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Aleca Hospice FT

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Elevate your career with a team that truly cares. Join a company that sees a better way for healthcare by being patient advocates, following evidenced-based clinical practices, caring for people holistically, improving continuity of care and providing nurturing surroundings that encourage and inspire.

The  Licensed Practical Nurse works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and provides nursing and palliative care to assigned hospice patients. Demonstrates the core nursing competencies established by the agency to ensure effective and efficient care on an ongoing basis.

Why Choose Aleca Hospice?

·  Opportunities for Growth: Many of our long-standing employees have grown their career with Aleca Health.

·  Comprehensive Benefits: Access to comprehensive benefit coverage plans to ensure your health and well-being are prioritized. 

·  Generous PTO: Enjoy ample paid time off to recharge and pursue personal endeavors, fostering a healthy work-life balance.

·  Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your professional development with our tuition reimbursement program, empowering you to advance your skills and knowledge.

·Advanced Care Providers:  Advanced nurse practitioners and physician assistants on your care team to streamlining physician orders and the medical needs for your patients.

·  Flexible Employment Models : Whether you prefer the stability of a full-time position or part-time work, we have options to suit your lifestyle.

·  A Collaborative, Supportive Team: Work alongside professionals who are passionate about our core values - putting people first, delivering exceptional customer experiences, embracing optimism, and executing best practices.

·  Inclusive, Diverse Work Environment: Experience a workplace where every employee's unique contributions are celebrated and valued, fostering an environment of inclusivity and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management/evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.

• Community health/hospice is preferred but willing to train the right candidate.

• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State of Arizona.

• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

• 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.

• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.