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FT Continuous Care LVN - Kaufman, TX
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Company
Overview:
Solaris is
clinician owned and operated and has been recognized as industry experts in
palliative medicine, since 1998. We are
committed to helping patients and their families always put life first.
Responsibilities:
· Provides continuous care to
designated patient following the established Plan of Care made by the primary
or on-call RN.
· Reassesses the patient/family unit
at planned intervals, contributing to the ongoing updating and maintenance of a
written Hospice Care Plan.
· Reports changes in the patient’s
condition to the primary RN.
· Provide accurate and timely
documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
· Assess and provide patient and
family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan
of care.
· Communicates on a regular basis to
primary team members or to the on-call nurse the current status of assigned
patient/family unit.
· Participates in IDT meetings upon request.
· Uses and prepares equipment and
supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique.
· Provides appropriate pain/symptom
management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
· Participates in personal,
professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's
quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
· Assists in creating and maintaining
an environment that promotes a sense of well-being within the Hospice staff in
accordance with the Hospice concept.
· Performs other duties as may be
assigned.
Qualifications
and Requirements:
· Graduate of an accredited practical
nurse or vocational nursing program.
· Preferably Three years nursing
experience. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is
preferred.
· Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in
the State.
· Complies with accepted professional
standards and practice.
· Demonstrates good verbal and written
communication, and organization skills.
· Must be a licensed driver with an
automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization
requirements and is in good working order.
· Understands philosophy of hospice
concept. Also understands needs of the terminally ill.
Benefits:
· All full-time employees
are given access to Teladoc for them and their family, at no cost.
· PTO, Medical, Dental,
Vision, STD, LTD, Life Insurance Coverage
· 401K with competitive
matching after 1 year.
· New Parent Leave - After one 1 year with Solaris Healthcare, all FT employees are eligible for up to six 6 weeks paid time off to be with their new child.