Per-Diem LPN, Cornerstone Hospice House (days and nights) Position Available In Orange, Florida

Job Description:

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVEin what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realizeit’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providingoutstanding patient care and a high level of customer service inour communities every day. Our employees make all the difference inour success!

Role:

Under RN supervision, the Per Diem – LPN is responsible forproviding nursing interventions and teaching skills to maximizepatient comfort and to enhance the quality of life to thepatient/family unit.

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or G.E.D. or an equivalent combination ofeducation and experience
• Current LPN licensure in the state of employment
• IV certification required at time of hire beginning November 10,2024. Employees in this job prior to November 10, 2024 will berequired to obtain certification by May 10, 2025.
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American HeartAssociation or Red Cross.
• For current

Hope Employees:

BLS should be obtained by January 1,2025

• For current Capital Caring employees: BLS should be obtained byNovember 1, 2024
• Mobile Driver – Valid driver’s license and automobile insuranceper Company policy
• Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule
• If working in an inpatient unit certificate of completion of 30hour Infusion Therapy Course and in-house 8-hour Infusion Classpreferred
• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) in English
• Flexible schedule to meet the needs of patients
• Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms
• Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caringfor terminally ill patients and their families
• Ability to perform the essential functions and physicalrequirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patientsand/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the jobwith or without reasonable accommodation
• Can work within their scope or practice per state regulations

Competencies:

• Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for thisposition.

Responsibilities of all employees:

• Represent the Company professionally at all times through caredelivered and/or services provided to all clients.
• Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations,maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.
• Comply with Company policies, procedures and standardpractices.
• Observe the Company’s health, safety and security practices.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleaguesand other sensitive situations within the Company.
• Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Promote the Company through participation in community andprofessional organizations.
• Participate proactively in improving performance at theorganizational, departmental and individual levels.
• Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.
• Advance electronic media skills.
• Support Company research and educational activities.
• Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.
• Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvementactivities as appropriate for the position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of an RN, provides nursing tasks to patientsand families such as continuous care, dressing changes, catheterchanges as identified in the plan of care developed by theInterdisciplinary Group (IDG).
• Demonstrates clinical skills regarding application of Companypolicies and procedures such as: medication administration, symptommanagement, and patient/family relationships.
• Observes/monitors patients for alterations in body systems, painand symptoms and reports to RN.
• Observes and reports signs of adverse reactions and responses totreatments and reports to RN.
• Reports findings to physicians, APRNs and physician’s assistantsfollowing collaboration with RN.
• Performs venipuncture for blood specimens.
• Performs Central Venous Line (CVL) site observation/inspection;venous access device dressing, cap change and flushing venousaccess device; IV medication and fluid administration, IV pushes(per procedure) and venipuncture. May not make any changes toinfusion pump including, but not limited to, rate changes and IVbag changes.
• Documents per policy and procedure in medical record.
• During times of emergencies (i.e. Hurricanes, etc.), the LPN maybe required to report to work at a location designated by thecompany, to ensure continuity of services. This may includereporting to work ahead of your scheduled date/time due to plannedlock down of unit, and staying overnight(s) based on duration ofemergency
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Some locations may require:

• Cross training to Hospice House positions of equallicensure/certification and scope when census calls for flexiblestaffing.

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing aftera conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-goingcompliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.