LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospice

Our Company: Overview:

• Provide 1:1 care to make a lasting impact on patients and families
• Greater work/life balance with flexible scheduling options
• Less time on your feet compared to other settings
• Ability to work independently while also having team support
• Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company

• Give hands-on care to patients nearing the end of life, following state nursing rules.
• Follow the care plan after assessing the patient’s needs.
• Keep clear and timely records of the care provided.
• Teach and support patients and their families about the illness and care plan.
• Help coordinate care by communicating with the hospice team (like aides, chaplains, social workers).

• Manage pain and symptoms, checking how well treatments are working.
• Take part in training and quality improvement activities to grow professionally and improve care.

Responsibilities:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
• Tuition discounts & reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO
• Mileage reimbursement
• Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!

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  Benefits may vary by employment status

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Three years nursing experience. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State.
• Comply with accepted professional standards and practice.
• 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.
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
• Understand philosophy of hospice concept. Also understand needs of the terminally ill.
• Use own knowledge and experience base and other resources as necessary to make logical decisions and solve problems.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

About our Line of Business: At Hospice of the Midwest, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. Hospice of the Midwest, an affiliate of Adoration Health, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have expert clinicians and caregivers on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visit www.hospiceofthemidwest.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.