PT LPN at Transitions Hospice Care – Rome, Georgia

Transitions Hospice Care is a Medicare Certified Georgia and South Carolina State provider of end of life care. Join us and become part of a team of professionals who provide dignified care to patients and families experiencing a life limiting illness. As a privileged member of the Transitions Hospice Care team you will help make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
Overview
Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and performs skilled nursing services within scope as delegated by Registered Nurse according to physician’s orders.
Responsibilities
Provides nursing care to patients within practitioner’s scope as directed by the Registered Nurse in accordance with Plan of Care and care center policies.

Communicates current health status and needs of patients to the Registered Nurse and other appropriate disciplines/staff.

Prepares clinical progress notes and follows patient care plans as developed under supervision of the Registered Nurse/Case Manager and according to care center policy.

Keeps abreast of nursing trends and knowledge.

Participates in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) conferences.

Complies with policies, procedures and regulatory mandates including but not limited to abiding to the terms of the Company’s Compliance Program.

Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Required-

Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse specific to that state the employee is assigned to work by the company.

Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) documents the following: The mutual recognition model of nurse licensure allows a nurse to have one license (in person’s state of residency) and to practice in other states (both physical and electronic), subject to each state’s practice law and regulation. Nurse must legally reside in a NLC state to be eligible to have a multi-state license.

Current CPR Certification.

One (1+) year of clinical experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse or eligible for LVN/LPN intern program.

Computer literate, with windows navigational proficiency. Able to self-manage online HR services and online training programs.

Preferred-

Previous hospice experience or experience in treatment of chronically ill patients.

Knowledge of physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the terminally ill patient and caregivers.
Transitions Hospice Care offers a competitive salary and benefits package:
Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Short & Long-Term disability insurance

Vacation and Holiday Pay Accrual

Mileage and Cell Phone Reimbursement
Competitive salary based on experience
Transitions Hospice Care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.