LVN Continuous Care Nurse

Company Overview:

Solaris is clinician owned and operated and has been recognized as industry experts in palliative medicine, since 1998. We are committed to helping patients and their families always put life first.

Responsibilities:

Provides continuous care to designated patient following the established Plan of Care made by the primary or on-call RN. Reassesses the patient/family unit at planned intervals, contributing to the ongoing updating and maintenance of a written Hospice Care Plan. Reports changes in the patient's condition to the primary RN. Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care. Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care. Communicates on a regular basis to primary team members or to the on-call nurse the current status of assigned patient/family unit. Participates in IDT meetings upon request. Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique. Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient's response to treatments/medications. Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. Assists in creating and maintaining an environment that promotes a sense of well-being within the Hospice staff in accordance with the Hospice concept. Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program. Preferably Three years nursing experience. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred. Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State. 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. Understands philosophy of hospice concept. Also understands needs of the terminally ill.

Benefits:

All full-time employees are given access to Teladoc for them and their family, at no cost. PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life Insurance Coverage 401K with competitive matching after 1 year. New Parent Leave - After one 1 year with Solaris Healthcare, all FT employees are eligible for up to six 6 weeks paid time off to be with their new child.

Job Types:

Full-time, Travel nursing

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

On the road