What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Nurse (RN / LPN) position at Wellspring Lutheran Services?
Description
Job Title: Hospice Nurse (RN or LPN)
Location: Hybrid - Wellspring Hospice Frankenmuth
Reports to: Hospice Clinical Manager
Position Type: Per Diem | Hourly
Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving families throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a Per Diem Hospice Nurse (RN or LPN) to join our Hospice team serving Saginaw, Frankenmuth and surrounding areas. This role provides in-home and facility hospice care that ensures comfort, symptom management and compassionate support for patients and their families.
Responsibilities
Wellspring Lutheran Services – Frankenmuth Hospice
100 Mayer Rd
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Join Wellspring and make a difference in the lives of patients and families. Apply today to be part of a mission-driven, compassionate hospice team.
Job Title: Hospice Nurse (RN or LPN)
Location: Hybrid - Wellspring Hospice Frankenmuth
Reports to: Hospice Clinical Manager
Position Type: Per Diem | Hourly
Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving families throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a Per Diem Hospice Nurse (RN or LPN) to join our Hospice team serving Saginaw, Frankenmuth and surrounding areas. This role provides in-home and facility hospice care that ensures comfort, symptom management and compassionate support for patients and their families.
Responsibilities
- Obtain and utilize all necessary information to function effectively in hospice settings
- Provide professional nursing care and comfort using the nursing process
- Assess and evaluate patient and family status, including:
- Performing initial patient assessments (RN)
- Reviewing and implementing the Plan of Care for pain and symptom relief
- Regularly re-evaluating patient and family needs to ensure comfort and support
- Revising service delivery plans as necessary
- Participating in interdisciplinary group meetings
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
- Apply appropriate preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative nursing procedures and techniques
- Maintain communication and coordination with physicians, supervisory personnel, and other disciplines regarding patient care
- Complete, maintain, and submit accurate clinical notes according to procedure
- Supervise hospice aides every 2 weeks (RN)
- Current and in good standing Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
- Successful completion of an accredited nursing program
- At least 1 year of nursing experience within hospice (preferred); 1 year of home health, medical, surgical or critical care nursing experience acceptable
- Compassionate, reliable, and committed to patient and family care
- Employment type: Per diem, as needed
- Weekends: 1 weekend required per month; ability to pick up extra as desired
- Hybrid Remote: Home-based with travel to patients in-home and in skilled nursing facilities
- On-call: scheduled participation required
- Pay Rate: $27.00 /hr (LPN) or $38.00 /hr (RN) based on experience and licensure
- Mileage reimbursement provided
- Training and clinical support as needed
- Connection to team through meetings and trainings
- Meaningful work building connections with patients and families
- Flexible schedule
- On-call pay
- DailyPay – access your earned wages anytime
- Wellspring SupportLinc – employee assistance program
Wellspring Lutheran Services – Frankenmuth Hospice
100 Mayer Rd
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Join Wellspring and make a difference in the lives of patients and families. Apply today to be part of a mission-driven, compassionate hospice team.
Salary : $27 - $38