Hospice Field Nurse LVN

Per Diem Licensed Vocational Nurse
Our Hospice LVNs provide basic bedside care to terminally ill patients. A Better Hospice LVNs work with patients, their families, and other health care professionals during the final stages of patients' lives. Our nurses work in private homes, residential care facilities, nursing centers, and other hospice care environments. Our nurses must be capable of compassionate communication with patients and families, have keen observation skills, high ethical standards, and knowledge of when to alert doctors and others about changes in patients' conditions. Our nurses take and keep track of patients' vital signs such as weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. They also prepare and give patients injections, monitor catheters, and dress wounds.

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing and licensed as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of employment
• Must possess a valid state drivers license, automobile liability insurance, and have dependable transportation
• Must have a minimum of one year of clinical experience
• Previous home health or hospice experience is preferred
• Must be a "road warrior"
• Willing to rotate on-call monthly if needed....

Overview:

Our employees think A Better Hospice is a great place to work and it shows!

Here are just a few of the many reasons why:

• We have achieved consistent, double-digit growth percentages year after year.
• Our leaders, from the CEO to our local office Directors, have open door policies and care about our employees input, satisfaction, and professional growth.
• We do not tolerate unethical behavior or questionable business practices.
• We promote our existing employees to leadership positions whenever possible.
  

A great place to work starts with great employees committed to a great mission! Join us as we continue to provide A Better way to care.

Job Types: Part-time, Per diem

Salary: $40.00 per visit

Medical Specialty:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call availability
• Weekend availability

Work Location: On the road

Signing Bonus***