*Concho Hearts Hospice Mission Statement *is to provide compassionate care wherever you call home.
Our team of Nurses, Aides, Chaplains, Social Workers, Volunteers, and Doctors provide symptom management, and patient and family support while coping with an end-of-life illness.
We are on this journey with you and everyone's journey is different! We are locally owned and operated, so you can rest easy that your loved one will receive loving care in a timely manner.
*Job Summary:*
Primary functions are to administer nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient, family, and referring agency; and assume the responsibility for coordination of care.
*Responsibilities:*
* Preparing and adjusting patient care plans as needed.
* Providing loved ones and primary caregivers with patient care information, end-of-life education, and emotional support.
* Maintaining and updating medical charts, patient files, and health records.
*Job Qualifications:*
*LVN:*
* Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
* Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.
* Two years experience as an LVN in a clinical care setting preferred, hospice preferred.
RN's:
* Hold an RN nursing degree with BSN.
* Currently licensed as RN.
* Two years experience as an RN in a clinical care setting preferred, hospice preferred.
*Skills:*
* RN / LVN skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of-life.
Proof of current CPR.
* Must read, write and comprehend English.
*Transportation:*
* Reliable transportation.
* Valid and current auto liability insurance.
*Environmental and Working Conditions:*
* Works in patients' homes in various conditions, possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule.
* Ability to travel locally.
* Some exposure to unpleasant weather.
* PRN emergency call.
*Physical and Mental Effort:*
* Prolonged standing and walking are required, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients.
* Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition.
* Meet patient/family individualized psycho-social needs.
Job Type: Part-time
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