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First Choice Home Health is looking for a full time Hospice On-Call Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN / LVN) to join our dedicated team to provide community-based care for our patients currently receiving home health services in the Boise, ID metro area.  

Schedule options to choose from: 

7 on / 7 off or Sunday through Thursday 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. each day

The primary function of the LPN is to provide nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for patients of all ages in their place of residence. The LPN will coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient/family, and referring agency to ensure the best patient outcomes.

Requirements Provide nursing care to patients of all ages in their homes under the supervision of a registered nurse.Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient/family, and referring agency.Assist in the development and implementation of patient care plans.Monitor patient health and report any changes to the supervising RN.Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.Educate patients and their families on health care needs, conditions, and options.Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and progress.

Job Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational/Practical Nursing.Licensure: Current State license as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse, or a multi-state license issued by a state member of the National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) if practicing in a state member of the NLC. Must have a current driver's license.Experience: Two years’ experience as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting. Home health experience highly preferred.EMR system: HCHB experience highly preferred Skills: Proficiency in nursing skills as defined by generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid, current auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

Work in patients' homes in various conditions.Ability to travel in service area

Physical and Mental Effort:

Prolonged standing and walking required.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients.Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs.Ability to make quick decisions and acquire necessary resources.Must meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs.Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision insuranceShort and Long-Term DisabilityAccident, Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance401k planPaid time offPaid holidays and floating holidayCompany-paid life InsuranceMileage reimbursementCell Phone stipendCompetitive compensation