Assess patient's clinical status and environment, identifying needs for treatment and personal care addressing pain and discomfort. Ensure patient care needs are met as identified in patient assessments. Provide education, counseling, interventions as necessary to provide comfort care, maximizing quality of life for patient and family. Skilled nursing care as prescribed by physician which may include monitoring & tracking vitals, IV placement, comprehensive personal care, phlebotomy, medication ... more details
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BrightStar Care of Westfield and Summit is currently hiring per diem Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to staff a local hospice facility in a relaxed, low-stress setting in Scotch Plains and/or Elizabeth. The main duties include passing medication. The working environment is very low stress and you get to choice when you want to work.
The following per diem shifts are available on a week by week basis and includes a 30 minute unpaid break:
7:00am to 3:30pm
3:00pm to 11:30pm
11:00pm to 7:30am
Payrate: $30/hr
Benefits
Weekly pay with direct deposit
GPS time and attendance technology enhances your access to key scheduling and care information
Over 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited or in the process
International opportunities with over 300 locations in US and Canada
Health insurance
401K with matching
PTO
Responsibilities
Assess patient's clinical status and environment, identifying needs for treatment and personal care addressing pain and discomfort
Ensure patient care needs are met as identified in patient assessments
Provide education, counseling, interventions as necessary to provide comfort care, maximizing quality of life for patient and family
Skilled nursing care as prescribed by physician which may include monitoring & tracking vitals, IV placement, comprehensive personal care, phlebotomy, medication and wound care
Responsible for ordering/reordering medication
Authorize, coordinate, supervise care of subordinate care providers per Plan of Care, and in accordance with state and federal regulations
Reports changes in condition; recommends orders to Shift Supervisor
Provides bereavement support to the family as appropriate
May pronounce at times of patient expirations, as needed
Qualifications and Requirements
Current unrestricted LPN license in state of NJ
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Must have graduated from a National League of Nursing accredited program
Minimum 1 year of clinical experience under your LPN license
Clean background and criminal record
Understands regulatory compliance with state and federal regulations
Adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality
Current CPR, BLS or ACLS
Understands philosophy, principles of death/dying
Understand hospice and palliative care philosophies
Self-directed with the ability to work with minimal supervision
Possesses excellent observation, good nursing judgement and communication skills
Possesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental health
Flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligations
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