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Form of workCoastal Hospice is forming a PRN Nursing Pool!
We are looking for LPNs who are interested in working at least 2 shifts per month to support our home side clients as well as our inpatient units.
Geographic coverage areas could include: Dorchester County, MD; Wicomico County, MD; Worcester County, MD; Somerset County, MD; Coastal Hospice at The Lake in Salisbury, MD; and The Macky & Pam Stansell House in Berlin, MD
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a plan of patient care utilizing ANA (American Nurses Association) Standards and the Nursing Process
- Utilizes equipment and technology skillfully and is technically competent in nursing procedures
- Oversees and/or participates in safe medication handling and practices
- Educates patients and families on significant self-care and end of life issues, all hospice services, patient liability for payment and ensures consent and payer forms are completed
- Acts as a patient advocate. Provides support, information and direct care
- Triages phone calls to identify patient/family needs and notifies Admission Services of referrals
- Maintains appropriate licenses and adheres to continuing education obligations
Education and Work Experience Requirements:
- Must be able to provide proof of COVID vaccination
- Licensed and currently registered to practice as an LPN in the State of Maryland
- Superior physical assessment skills
- Valid driver’s license with good driving record
- Ability to work independently, efficiently and to make sound nursing judgments utilizing critical thinking skills with a minimum of direct supervision
Please complete application in its entirety. We are unable to consider applications that are incomplete and unsigned.
Coastal Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), Coastal Hospice employs, retains, promotes, terminates and treats all employees and job applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications and competence without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-job related factors.
