Job Description

Hospice of Virginia has more than 20 years of experience serving hospice patients across the state of Virginia. Founded in 1996 by one of the committee members that created the Medicare Hospice Benefit in 1983, Hospice of Virginia has a long history of helping more and more community members improve their quality of life. Beyond being one of the oldest and most respected hospices in Virginia, we are also one of the biggest, serving over 60 counties in the state.

We are a caring organization whose first responsibility is to do the right thing in serving our patients, ensuring that no one should die alone, afraid, or in pain. We value our team, treating them fairly and with respect so they can provide exceptional patient care. We adhere to the highest ethical and compliance standards and are committed to a successful future for our organization and our staff, focusing on growth, innovation, and continued learning.

What We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Discount Programs

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act
• Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care
• 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
• Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, MSW, Dietitian or Clinical Supervisor
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient\'s response to treatments/medications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program with current license to practice in the state.
• Prior home health or hospice experience preferred w/ minimum of 1 year medical/surgical experience.
• Maintains a current CPR certification.
• 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.

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