What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- PRN On-Call (Evenings & Weekends) position at Eden Health?
Why choose Eden? As a 100% Employee Owned company, we recognize that our people are our most valuable asset. We honor their importance by our recognition that all employees be treated with respect and integrity at all times. We’re interested in you and want you to succeed. Our business is growing rapidly and we want you to grow with us. We have infinite room for advancement, both personally and professionally. We work hard to match you with a position that best fits YOUR skills and YOUR availability. In addition, Eden Health is a Certified Great Place to Work company, 7 years in a row!
The Eden Difference: We bring Connected Care Home through our Core Values of Empathy, Dedication and Integrity to our clients, patients and Employees. Besides a strong family oriented culture unique to Eden, we offer:
Description:
- Provides skilled nursing care ordered by the physician as indicated by the plan of care to all patients on caseload.
- Review caseload with supervising RN on a regular basis as established by best practice and/or State guidelines.
- Obtains necessary physician orders and collaborates with the physician as the patient's needs dictate.
- Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
- Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for hospice interdisciplinary group members (e.g. hospice aide, RN, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietitian, Chaplain or Hospice Manager)
- Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
- Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
- Actively participates in Quality management program.
- Completes accurate and thorough visit notes via Electronic Health Record (EHR) on every patient in a timely fashion.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in state of practice.
- Master’s Degree in ministry, counseling, or social work preferred.
- Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training preferred.
- Two (2) years or equivalent full time experience in bereavement counseling within the last three (3) years.
- Valid state driver’s license and reliable automobile, current automobile insurance, and be willing to operate personal car necessitated by nature of job.
- Experience as an LPN/LVN commensurate with one of the following preferred:
- o One year experience in an acute care setting within the last 24 months;
- o Six months home care experience within the last 12 months preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked)
- Proof of current CPR certification
- Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance