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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
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$25 - $27 an hour
Full-time
- The LPN/LVN administers nursing care according to the plan of care to terminally ill patients admitted to the VITAS program, in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the State where the VITAS program is located.
- Reports significant findings or changes in the patient’s condition to the registered nurse, Team Manager or Physician.
- Initiates and performs nursing protocols based on patient's needs relating to physical comfort and mental well-being which include, but are not limited to, positioning, mobilizing, bowel and bladder elimination, skin and wound care, personal hygiene and communication.
- Participates in patient/family teaching during daily care relative to understanding the illness and its treatment; maintaining of activities of daily living; self-care and self- medication, prevention and recognition of complications and preparation for discharge and follow-up.
- Participates in Nurse LPN/LVN on-call rotation/schedule as assigned in order to meet the needs of patients and families.
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