LVN/LPN - Per Diem

Join Our Bristol Hospice TeamAre you a compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) ready to get back to the reason you became a nurse in the first place? Join our growing Bristol Hospice Team and make a positive impact in the lives of others.Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity.Our CultureOur culture is cultivated using the following values:Integrity: We are honest and professional.Trust: We count on each other.Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel.Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes.Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated.An Average Day(Includes, but not limited to)Provide direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life careImplement current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of careProvide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of careAssess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of careParticipate in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group; examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical SupervisorUse and prepare equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic techniqueProvide appropriate pain/symptom managementEvaluate patients response to treatments/medicationsParticipate in personal, professional growth and developmentParticipate in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activitiesPerform other duties as assigned by the registered nurseAll other duties as assignedRequirementsMust currently be licensed as an LPN/LVN in the StateMust have three (3) years nursing experience, community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferredMust understand the philosophy of hospice concept and understand needs of the terminally illMust be flexible in work hoursMust demonstrate a willingness to maintain comprehensive working knowledge regarding information systems and applicable software programsJoin a team that embraces the reverence of life!EEOC StatementBristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.