Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team. As an LPN, you will play a crucial role in providing quality care to patients in various healthcare settings. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

*Will consider a new grad with one year experience.*

Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care.
• 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, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Supervisor.
• Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
• Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

Skills:

• Communication. Hospice nurses must be skilled communicators who understand how to speak with families about difficult topics. Keeping families apprised of the latest health condition of their loved one is key to building trust and having a positive relationship.
• Compassion. It can be a very emotional time for families who are preparing for a loved one to pass away. Being considerate and caring is key. Hospice nurses should show compassion and genuine concern for patients and their families.
• Emotional resilience. Hospice nursing can be emotionally draining, as working with patients who are nearing the end of their life can bring on feelings of sadness and depression. By definition, in hospice nursing, your patients will not recover. You must be emotionally strong enough to deal with this fact over and over.
• Comfort with death. The goal of a hospice nurse is to help a patient pass away peacefully. Hospice nurses must grow accustomed to their patients dying and not become overwhelmed with feelings of depression or sadness that inhibit them from offering the best care to their other patients.

We offer competitive compensation packages, including benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, and paid time off. Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals and make a difference in the lives of our patients.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, or qualifications associated with the role of a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine
• Pain Medicine
• Wound Care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person