Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Hospice Admissions, Part-time

Schedule:Every other Friday, Saturday, and SundayOn alternate weeks, Thursday onlyApprox. 20-24 hours per weekSUMMARY: The LPN uses experience, knowledge, judgment and skills to provide nursing care to patients and families in all settings. Maintains patient confidentiality and promotes patient rights as supported by agency, state and federal directives. Identifies cultural and lifestyle choices and non-judgmentally accommodates for such differences. The LPN is committed to the philosophy, goals and objectives of the hospice concept. The LPN works under the direct supervision of the RN while consistently demonstrating the Hospice Savannah values and compliance with organization's service excellence standards.QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing, with a current GA LPN License. Minimum of two years of experience in hospice, oncology, med-surg or home health providing direct patient care required. Current CPR certification, valid driver's license, automobile insurance and reliable transportation required. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to successfully interact with a diverse patient population, families, physicians, Hospice Savannah staff, and the community at-large along with excellent customer service and documentation skills required. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, and database knowledge required.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires moderate visual concentration for patient charting/documentation and computer work. Position carries a risk of exposure to infectious diseases and requires skill in standard safety precautions. The LPN requires the mobility to ambulate or lift a patient with or without the assistance of devices in excess of 75 lbs. utilizing proper body mechanics.