We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse LPN to join our hospice team in the Guthrie Center, Atlantic, Audubon, Exira or Griswold, IA areas.
Job duties of this rewarding position include:
- Providing direct patient care to hospice patients, including appropriate pain/symptom management
- Implementing nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and plan of care
- Providing accurate and timely documentation of patient services
- Assessing and providing patient and family/caregiver education
- Participating in coordination of hospice services
- Participating in professional growth and development opportunities and quality assessment activities
Ideal candidates should have the following qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program
- Three years nursing experience, home health or hospice preferred
- Experience in hospice a plus
- Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in Iowa
- Understands philosophy of hospice concept
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order
