What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Hospice (58179) position at Interim HealthCare of Wausau?
Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Interim HealthCare® is excited to grow our team and find a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to help our Wausau/Stevens Point/Wisconsin Rapids territory. Discover a new lane in nursing and earn top pay doing what you are made to do. We know this position will reignite the passion that led you to nursing. It’s a path that leads home, where one-on-one care is the norm and you can direct your own day.
Our Hospice Licensed Practical Nurses enjoy some wonderful benefits:
- $29.00 - $35.00 per hour
- Mileage reimbursement for eligible travel
- Build meaningful one-on-one relationships with your patients
- Better work-life balance with a schedule designed around your needs
- Clinician Friendly EMR
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - employer pays 90% of employee- only medical plan
- 401(k) Retirement Plan to help you invest in your future
As a Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:
- Provide home-based care to patients with illnesses, injuries and chronic diseases—often after hospital discharge—under the supervision of an RN
- Work with a team of physicians, RNs, CNAs and aides to deliver quality patient care
- Take patient vitals, do assessments, document progress and report changes to RN supervisor
- Assist RN in carrying out patient’s plan of care
- Educate family on the patient’s plan of care, medication and home safety
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care
A few must-haves for Hospice Licensed Practical Nurses:
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program and active LPN license in Wisconsin
- Minimum of 1 year of LPN experience, ideally in home healthcare, or completion of office’s preceptor program
- CPR certification
- Knowledge of state and federal hospice regulations
- Clinical proficiency in nursing, strong communication skills and compassion
Why Work for Interim HealthCare?
Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Operating through 300 offices, our commitment to nurses is expressed through our passion to put patients first; a culture that values and appreciates nurses; and our ongoing efforts to advocate for nurses in ways that elevate their profession and reward their sacrificial work. Join a nationwide network of nurses who have rediscovered the passion that led them to nursing.
Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
Qualifications:
Salary : $29 - $35