Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN job at Halifax Health in Port Orange

Halifax Health is employing Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN on Thu, 05 Jul 2012 06:29:20 GMT. Halifax Health is seeking an LPN for Halifax Health-Hospice of Volusia/Flagler's Care Centers . The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide direct patient care to assigned patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Job responsibilities include carrying out selected procedures, administration of medications, and treatments requiring understanding and technical ability in...

Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Location: Port Orange Florida

Description: Halifax Health is employing Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN right now, this job will be placed in Florida. For detail informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. Halifax Health is seeking an LPN for Halifax Health-Hospice of Volusia/Flagler's Care Centers . The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide direct patient care to assigned patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Job responsibilities include carrying out selected procedures, administration of medications, and treatments requiring understanding and technical ability in accordance with Halifax Medical Center 's policies for job related education and experience.

Requirements:
Currently licensed or eligible for LPN licensure in State of Florida . Graduation from an approved School of Nursing in a course of training for Licensed Practical Nurses. Must have one year's experience in Med-surg or other acute care area. Valid driving license and good driving record are required for this position. Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills with patients, patient families, colleagues, physicians and ancillary department personnel. Certification from a 30 hour IV course preferred. Additional certification provided through the facility for IV responsibilities after certification recieved.

Responsibilities:
Provides compassionate care to the terminally ill and their families.

P erform and document complete assessments.

Reports any change to supervising RN.

Provides patient and family education.

Reinforces the implications of the diagnosis/prognosis and the nature of treatment based on information from primary nurse and/or physician.

Works in collaboration with an Interdisciplinary Team to develop a Plan of Care which reflect pt./family centered goals.

Uses critical thinking skills.

Functions as a representative of HOVF and utilizes effective communication methods and skills.

Participates in quality improvement activities.

Maintains professional and positive working relationships.

Promotes a holistic approach to the care of the terminally ill

• Halifax Health - Hospice of Volusia/Flagler*

Halifax Health - Hospice of Volusia/Flagler (HOVF) provides dignified comfort and compassion to patients and families facing the end-of-life. Here, the patient and family make choices about their care and the HOVF team honors their wishes. Goals of care are met and quality of life is better because specially trained staff and volunteers focus on relieving symptoms, so patients and loved ones can focus on more important things â€" like sharing love. Founded on the principle that no one should die alone or in pain, HOVF has never lost sight of its principal purpose. Since 1979, we have had the opportunity to share in life’s final journey with more than 45,000 terminally ill individuals and their families. HOVF offers choices through our many programs supporting all types of care; such as in-home hospice care and in-patient Care Centers, which are located throughout Volusia and Flagler counties to meet the growing needs of the residents in our community. Its average daily census is 600 patients cared for by 400 full-time professional employees and over 600 specially trained volunteers. In addition to caring for patients at home, in nursing homes, ALFs, and in hospitals, The Hospice of Volusia/Flagler operates a 16-bed Care Center in Port Orange, an 18-bed Care Center in Orange City and a 12-bed Care Center in Edgewater.
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This job starts available on: Thu, 05 Jul 2012 06:29:20 GMT

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