Weekend Registered Nurse Hospice (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Company: Capital Caring Health
Location: Sterling
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Overview Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Weekends The RN or LPN is prepared to handle all on-going needs, in addition to urgent needs of patients and their families after hours in their homes or facility. The RN or LPN Nights & Weekends follows the established care plan of the patient while ensuring comfort care to the patient and support to family members. Location: Prince William /Fauquier and Loudoun Counties, VA Schedule: Every other weekend 8am-8pm, home care Responsibilities The RN or LPN, Nights & Weekends visits patients with emergent, critical needs in a timely manner. The RN or LPN Nights & Weekends arranges for, teaches, and supervises nursing care of patients in home care and facility settings in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team. The RN or LPN Nights & Weekends makes nursing assessments and uses critical thinking skills to provide care based on evidence-based practice, within scope of practice.May be asked to rotate to other regions/departments. Qualifications Experience Requirements: Must have at least one year of staff nurse experience in a comparable setting/unit. Hospice and/or palliative care experience is strongly preferred. Education Requirements: Must have at least a degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program. Licensure and/or Certification Requirements: Requires licensure from the governing body of practice for the District of Columbia, State of Maryland, and/or the Commonwealth of Virginia, based on the state/jurisdiction of practice; or licensure from compact state. Healthcare Provider BLS (CPR) is required to practice in the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia. A CHPN certification is a plus. Driver''s License: Must have driver''s license in good standing and access to a vehicle during working hours.by Jobble

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