The LPN/LVN – Hospice is responsible for providing care,comfort and support to terminally ill patients. The LPN/LVN – Hospice assumesthe responsibility and accountability for the delivery of hospice patient carein various settings. The LPN/LVNdemonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective andefficient manner with supervision. The LPN/LVN will also demonstrate criticalthinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Documents the patient’s plan of care using identifiednursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursinginterventions.

　　Identifies and prioritizes actions based on patient care requirements

　　Performs interventions according to identified priorities,plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard

　　Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic end-of-lifepatient environment

　　Provides patient and/or family education, guidance andsupport

　　Documents the patient’s response to nursing and otherinterventions

　　Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meetpatient care needs of an assigned floor/unit including establishing priorities

　　Monitors safety and effectiveness of the environment andequipment

　　Advises grieving family members on coping techniques andcommunity resources • Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Current Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nursefor the state in which the nurse practices

　　Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

　　Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency programwhen applicable

　　Current CPR if applicable

　　TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

　　Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

　　Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

　　Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

　　Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

　　Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

　　Computer proficiency required

　　Must be at least 18 years of age

　　Benefits

　　At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

　　Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

　　Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

　　401(k) savings plan

　　Awards and recognition programs

　　*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

　　About Maxim Healthcare Staffing

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.