- Salary
- $38 – $41
- Location
- Union, NJ 07083 | 40.695724708 | -74.269027042 · Field · Hospice - Field
- Department
- Healthcare
Description
License Practical Nurse for Hospice Visits
BAYADA Hospice is looking for compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN to join our team in the North Jersey Hospice office, located in North Bergen, NJ for per diem visits. This office services hospice clients on a per visit basis in North Jersey (Primarily Essex, Union, Middlesex counties).
- Minimum of 2 weekdays availability required
- 1-2 holidays per year mandatory
- No on call required
- Must be willing to cover any county-assignments will vary
- Weekly pay
- Bilingual Spanish a plus
- This is a visiting position-reliable transportation needed
- Base Pay, depending upon qualifications and subject to negotiation: $38-$41
- LPNs must be comfortable with Hospice admissions
Apply now and speak with a recruiter to learn more about opportunities in your area.
Prior home care and/or hospice experience strongly preferred, but not required. As a hospice nurse you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides palliative care to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive the medical care required to remain at home.
At BAYADA, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to investing in people and nurturing their desire to grow.
BAYADA Hospice believes that our employees are our greatest asset:
- Benefits for LPN's include medical, dental and vision, mileage reimbursement; weekly pay and direct deposit; one-on-one training; recognition programs; referral bonuses; 401(k) with company match; and opportunities for career advancement.
Responsibilities for a Hospice LPN include:
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Making home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
- Performing assigned duties, including administration of medication, wound care, treatments, and procedures and comfort care.
- Monitoring clients' conditions; reporting changes to Clinical or Client Services Manager.
- Following up with, executing, and properly documenting doctors' orders.
- Performing client assessments as necessary.
- Occasional on call after hours and/or weekends
Qualifications for a LPN include:
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A current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in NJ
- A minimum of one year of recent, verifiable clinical (medical/surgical) experience.
- Prior home care and/or hospice experience strongly preferred, but not required.
- Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
- Ability to travel to cases as assigned.
BAYADA recognizes and rewards our nurses who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence. Join our caring team today!
As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.
BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.
BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
