Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Hospice Facility Per Diem - BrightStar Care of Westfield

Are you looking for a nursing position where you can make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to work for a home care agency that truly cares about you and the community? That’s where you can shine. We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own level, on a flexible schedule, and with the recognition and benefits you need. Come work for us and see how BrightStar Care employees uphold A Higher Standard.

BrightStar Care of Westfield and Summit is currently hiring per diem Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to staff a local hospice facility in a relaxed, low-stress setting in Scotch Plains and/or Elizabeth. The main duties include passing medication. The working environment is very low stress and you get to choice when you want to work. 

The following per diem shifts are available on a week by week basis and includes a 30 minute unpaid break:

• 7:00am to 3:30pm

• 3:00pm to 11:30pm

• 11:00pm to 7:30am

Payrate:  $30/hr

Benefits

• Weekly pay with direct deposit

• GPS time and attendance technology enhances your access to key scheduling and care information

• Per diem schedule; work when you want

• Weekend, daytime, evening & overnight opportunities

• Over 95% of BrightStar locations are Joint Commission accredited or in the process

• International opportunities with over 300 locations in US and Canada

• Health insurance

• 401K with matching

• PTO

Responsibilities

• Assess patient's clinical status and environment, identifying needs for treatment and personal care addressing pain and discomfort

• Ensure patient care needs are met as identified in patient assessments

• Provide education, counseling, interventions as necessary to provide comfort care, maximizing quality of life for patient and family

• Skilled nursing care as prescribed by physician which may include monitoring & tracking vitals, IV placement, comprehensive personal care, phlebotomy, medication and wound care

• Responsible for ordering/reordering medication

• Authorize, coordinate, supervise care of subordinate care providers per Plan of Care, and in accordance with state and federal regulations

• Reports changes in condition; recommends orders to Shift Supervisor

• Provides bereavement support to the family as appropriate

• May pronounce at times of patient expirations, as needed

Qualifications and Requirements

• Current unrestricted LPN license in state of NJ

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Must have graduated from a National League of Nursing accredited program

• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience under your LPN license

• Clean background and criminal record

• Understands regulatory compliance with state and federal regulations

• Adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality

• Current CPR, BLS or ACLS

• Understands philosophy, principles of death/dying

• Understand hospice and palliative care philosophies

• Self-directed with the ability to work with minimal supervision

• Possesses excellent observation, good nursing judgement and communication skills

• Possesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental health

• Flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligations

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.